Israeli forces seize entire West Bank town

Israeli tanks, backed by helicopters, took control of the West Bank town of Tulkarem before dawn today, imposed a curfew and arrested dozens of suspected militants, the local governor said.

Israeli forces seize entire West Bank town

Israeli tanks, backed by helicopters, took control of the West Bank town of Tulkarem before dawn today, imposed a curfew and arrested dozens of suspected militants, the local governor said.

In 16 months of fighting, Israeli troops have repeatedly entered Palestinian cities, taking control of some districts for limited periods. Today’s raid was the largest and marked the first time that forces took over an entire town.

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