Israeli army raids refugee camp near West Bank city of Jericho

Palestinian women watch Israeli military vehicles in a camp near Jericho (Majdi Mohammed/AP)

The Israeli army has raided a refugee camp near the Palestinian city of Jericho, besieging houses it said were being used as hideouts for Palestinian attackers and shooting at residents who opened fire.

The fighting wounded six Palestinians, two seriously, said the Palestinian Health Ministry, in the generally quiet oasis town that has seen less violence than other West Bank cities.