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| Palestinians, settlers clash in northern West Bank |
| 2010-07-31 |
| NABLUS, Palestinian Territories — Palestinians and Israeli settlers clashed in the northern West Bank on Friday, throwing stones at each other and damaging property, witnesses and the army said. The clashes occurred just south of Nablus, between the Palestinian village of Iraq Burin and the neighbouring Jewish settlement of Bracha, a frequent flashpoint. Palestinian witnesses said settlers had attacked the village, throwing stones at cars and houses. However, the Israeli army said the Palestinians had attempted to attack Bracha, before the military intervened. “Approximately 30 Palestinians gathered near Bracha and began hurling rocks. Troops responded with riot dispersal means,” an army spokeswoman said. Neither side reported any casualties and it was not immediately clear what sparked the unrest Friday. |
| Posted by:Steve White |