A leading Palestinian militant was killed in a clash with Israeli soldiers near Nablus. Palestinian sources said Hamis Abdullah, a senior member of the Fatah military wing, was killed in an exchange of fire overnight with Israeli troops. Fatah members in Nablus said they would continue attacks on Israel.
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