One Palestinian killed in Khan Yunis, Curfew imposed on Nablus
Palestine-Israel, Military, 12/31/2003

One Young Palestinian was killed by the Israeli bullets in Khan Younis to the south of Gaza. Palestinian sources explained that Fadel al-Najjar (22 year old) was hit by fatal bullets in his chest.

Security sources indicated that the occupation forces opened fire from a military position, near Mouraj settlement, at houses of Palestinian citizens, to the south East of Khan Younis, without cause.

Meantime, an Israeli force backed by 16 armored vehicle and four tanks broke into al-Shouka village in Rafah to the south of Gaza, and launched an inspection campaign, and broke into houses.

Palestinian security sources said the occupation forces detained 20 persons, and several hours later, 16 of them were released, while other 4 remained detained. They are Abdul Aziz Abu Jarad, his son Fatehi ,and the two brothers Saeed, and Mustafa Abu Shallouf.

The occupation forces impose a curfew on Nablus, after invading the city once again yesterday morning, and started acts of detention. Palestinian security sources said the Israeli soldiers broke into the city with 30 military vehicle backed by 4 tanks.

News reports said that the occupation forces confiscated several buildings in the old town, and installed monitoring centers. The reports noted that a clash took place between the occupation soldiers and the resistance men in al-Qaryoun area. No news were leaked on the results of this clash.

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