Israel raids and closes centre for orphans in occupied West Bank

Israeli soldiers raided the Islamic Charitable Society in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to Arabic media reports. 

Israeli soldiers detained staff for hours and seized computers and other equipment before closing the trust that provides services for orphans.

A video posted on social media showed its doors sealed shut. Middle East Eye could not immediately verify the video's authenticity. 

The Islamic Charitable Society is well-known throughout the occupied West Bank and supports around 6,000 students. Its charitable work has been featured in English-language media.