IDF arrests 15 Palestinians in Jenin area operations

[Gimel]

Israel Defense Forces troops swept into the West Bank city of Jenin early Friday morning, arresting at least 15 Palestinians and trading gunfire with militants, witnesses said.




The IDF said its troops were conducting routine patrols in the city, and said that it had arrested six militants there.

Palestinian witnesses said that troops had also detained two members of the Islamic Jihad in a village close to Jenin.

Meanwhile, Israel said Friday it would try and ease restrictions on Palestinians in an effort to avert a mounting humanitarian crisis in the territories.

Witnesses said more than 25 armored vehicles entered the refugee camp in Jenin, where there were sporadic exchanges of fire between gunmen and troops. No casualties were reported.

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