Israeli army invades West Bank city of Nablus

Israeli tanks and soldiers have invaded the West Bank city of Nablus, knocking out the electricity supply in the east of the city.

Witnesses said tanks fired at least five shells during the incursion and cut off access to two adjacent refugee camps. They also said that Palestinian militants detonated two mines underneath Israeli tanks. In a statement, the Israeli military said a curfew was imposed and two Palestinians were arrested. Local doctors said one person was also seriously wounded by Israeli gunfire.