WEST BANK: Clashes erupt during Israeli army raid on West Bank village of Balata near Nablus

Record ID: 561552

  • Title: WEST BANK: Clashes erupt during Israeli army raid on West Bank village of Balata near Nablus
  • Date: 25th March 2008
  • Summary: SMOKE FROM SMOKE GRENADE IN STREET ISRAELI MILITARY VEHICLE BACKING UP TOWARDS YOUNG MEN THROWING DEBRIS AND STUN GRENADE EXPLODING ISRAELI MILITARY VEHICLE BACKING UP INTO CAR PARKED ON STREET AS YOUNG MEN HIT VEHICLE WITH DEBRIS
  • Embargoed: 9th April 2008 13:00
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  • Topics: International Relations,Defence / Military
  • Reuters ID: LVADCJZ1NR24ZOCZV955IAJ0P048
  • Story Text: Israeli forces raid West Bank village, igniting clashes with Palestinian residents.
    Israeli forces clashed with Palestinians on Tuesday (March 25) during a raid on a West Bank village.
    An Israeli military spokeswoman confirmed forces had operated in the West Bank village of Balata near Nablus in a "routine operation"
    during which residents pelted Israeli military vehicles with rocks and debris.
    "I can confirm there was a routine operation in the area which has now ended," the spokeswoman said.
    Israeli troops in armoured personnel carriers entered the village in search of wanted Palestinians which sparked clashes with local residents. Some of the Israeli soldiers could be seen entering and exiting buildings in the village.
    A crowd of Palestinian youths hurled stones at Israeli military vehicles as they made their way through the narrow streets.
    Israeli forces frequently raid West Bank cities and towns in search for militants despite a Palestinian security plan being developed across the West Bank, sponsored by Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.
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