Israeli troops battle Fatah militants

Israeli troops imposed a curfew on Nablus and clashed with Fatah militants as the army’s activities moved from Gaza to the West Bank today.

The Nablus raid, which Palestinian witnesses said was the largest in several months, was an indication Israel would not stop fighting militants linked to President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah movement – even though Israel is supporting Mr Abbas in his struggle against Hamas, the Islamic group that seized control of the Gaza Strip two weeks ago.