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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Israeli forces detain seven in Nablus

Ma'an
Israeli forces detained seven Palestinian from the Al-Ein Refugee Camp and Al-Sikkah Street in Nablus on Sunday, following an incursion.

More than 15 Israeli military vehicles entered the city, raided a number of homes and detained Muntaser Hamdi, Samer As-Salhi, Raed Al-Khatib and Mu'tasim Saleh, witnesses said.

Three brothers were detained in Al-Sikkah Street before Israeli troops withdrew from at 8am...   Full story
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