A curfew, lifted yesterday, was re-imposed today on the old quarter of Nablus, the largest West Bank town, after students and Arab women staged new demonstrations against the Israeli occupation. Youngsters set fire to barricades. All shops and business establishments were shut down as local merchants staged a protest strike. Schools remained closed for the third consecutive day. Minor disturbances were reported today in Jenin, Kalkilya, Tulkarem and El Bireh. Stoning incidents were reported in the Gaza Strip.
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