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Israeli troops enter Ramallah - surround mosque
Al-Jizz - watch the spinAround 40 Israeli army jeeps and armoured trucks entered the administrative capital of the Palestinian territories shortly after 6:30 pm Tuesday and imposed a curfew in the centre of the city. Troops surrounded the landmark Abd al-Nasir mosque, Palestinian security sources and witnesses said. People inside the mosque were told to leave in groups of four and present their identity papers to the soldiers. Medical sources said five people had been slightly injured after the Israelis opened fire with rubber-coated bullets after they were pelted with stones. (Ed - My emphasis) An Israeli military source confirmed that forces had entered the city. He would not give the size of the troop presence but said it was "not a large force". "We are conducting searches but there are no details of any arrests." Some of the Israeli troops entered the Al-jazeera office in Ramallah and asked the staff to close the doors and remain indoors. Journalists inside were also told not to step out Cause Effect lesson #7,689 Posted by: Frank G 2003-10-21 |
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