The International Red Cross last Friday started visiting Palestinians detained by Israeli forces. More than 4,000 Palestinians were arrested for questioning by Israeli authorities during Israel’s three- week incursion into the West Bank, and about 1,200 are expected to remain in custody and may face charges.
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