Israeli occupation forces arrested five Palestinians in overnight and early raids carried out across the occupied West Bank, according to the Israeli military on Thursday.

The arrests and raids were carried out in Nablus, Ramallah, Al-Quds and Bethlehem, Palestinian sources said.

Clashes erupted as the Israeli raids took place early on Thursday, the sources added.

According to Palestinian figures, more than 6,000 Palestinians continue to languish in Israeli detention facilities, including six parliament members, 52 women and 270 minors.

Source: Agencies