LONDON: Israeli forces raided Birzeit University, located north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, injuring 11 students and detaining the university’s vice president for academic affairs.
The university confirmed that 11 students were wounded, including five by live ammunition, while dozens suffered breathing difficulties from inhaling tear gas. All casualties were later transported to hospital for medical treatment by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society.
Nirdin Al-Mimi, the university’s public relations officer, confirmed that Israeli forces used live ammunition, tear gas canisters, and stun grenades during the violent raid on the campus on Tuesday.
Israeli soldiers broke and damaged the university’s main gate, stormed several buildings and departments, and seized equipment belonging to the student movement, she added.
They also detained the university’s vice president for academic affairs, Assem Khalil, according to Wafa news agency.
