Jerusalem/Ramallah, April 15 (IANS) Israeli security forces Tuesday night raided the West Bank city of Nablus, arresting 29 Hamas activists amid fears of increased activity by the organisation in the West Bank. A statement by Israel's Shin Bet internal security service said that in a joint operation with military and police, hundreds of soldiers raided Nablus early Wednesday morning, Xinhua news agency reported. "Among the detainees are high ranking Hamas members and former prisoners who became involved again in Hamas activity," the statement said. A military source told Israel's Ynet website news that the Israeli forces entered the city from several different entrances, with over 50 army vehicles, and arrested activists across Nablus, including in the Balata refugee camp outside the city.
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