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| Tulkarem blast damages home of Fatah fighter |
| 2010-04-08 |
| [Ma'an] An explosive charge was detonated in front of an Al-Aqsa Brigades member's home in the Tulkarem refugee camp on Wednesday, witnesses said. There were no immediate reports of injury. Relatives of Husni Abu Zugheib, a member of the Fatah-aligned armed wing, said the home sustained material damage. The culprits also vandalized the walls of the building with slogans denouncing the fighter, they added. Palestinian Authority police announced that an investigation was opened into the incident, as Fatah officials in the city denounced what they called an attack on Abu Zugheib. "Those suspected of orchistrating this attack must be exposed and punished," a Fatah official said. An Israeli military patrol raided Tulkarem hours earlier, stopping several Palestinians to check IDs, eyewitnesses said. No clashes or detentions were reported, although residents said they felt threatened and forces were unnecessarily provoking civilians. Patrols were reportedly focused on Shwaika Street, Al-Younis, and Al-Quds Open University areas. An Israeli military spokeswoman said the army was unaware of the incident. However, Israeli forces are operating in the West Bank to ensure the security of Israel and protect its citizens, she added. |
| Posted by:Fred |