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Israeli forces launch Nablus raid Israeli forces launch Nablus raid
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Israeli forces are carrying out a raid across parts of the West Bank town of Nablus, military officials say.Israeli forces are carrying out a raid across parts of the West Bank town of Nablus, military officials say.
Witnesses say dozens of army vehicles have surrounded several buildings, including the two main hospitals.Witnesses say dozens of army vehicles have surrounded several buildings, including the two main hospitals.
A curfew has been imposed and there are reports of bulldozers piling up rubble on main roads making them impassable.A curfew has been imposed and there are reports of bulldozers piling up rubble on main roads making them impassable.
The army says the operation is aimed at finding caches of arms and explosives, and arresting people responsible for attacks against Israeli targets.The army says the operation is aimed at finding caches of arms and explosives, and arresting people responsible for attacks against Israeli targets.
Main routes into the city have been closed, witnesses say. Schools and a university in Nablus have been closed in response to the raid.Main routes into the city have been closed, witnesses say. Schools and a university in Nablus have been closed in response to the raid.
The official Palestinian news agency says many houses have been raided and searched, and a number of people have been detained.
The governor of Nablus, Kamal al-Sheikh, has condemned what he described as an unjustified aggression against the city's inhabitants.
He has demanded the Israelis lift the blockade of the hospitals and allow medical staff to carry out their work.