Occupied Jerusalem, August 23 (QNA) - The Israeli occupation forces arrested nine Palestinians in several towns in the West Bank, including freed prisoners and a wounded person.

According to local sources, the occupation forces arrested two Palestinians after shooting one of them in the town of Seida, north of Tulkarm, Palestinian news agency (WAFA) reported.

The forces also arrested a freed prisoner after raiding his house in Izbat al-Jarad neighborhood east of Tulkarm, the sources added.

In Jenin, the occupation forces arrested six freed prisoners in the towns of Jaba'a, Ajjah, al-Seila, al-Harithiya and al-Yamun, and seized a vehicle belongs to a prisoner.

Last night, the Israeli occupation forces stormed Jericho city in the West Bank, and erected a flying checkpoint near the Tourist Village, north of the city. The soldiers stopped passing vehicles and inspected passengers, and launched a drone.

The Israeli occupation forces have stepped up their aggression in the occupied Jerusalem and West Bank, increasing the pace of incursions into Palestinian towns and cities, as well as the arrests against youth and activists. (QNA)