Israeli forces captured a top Hamas fugitive in the West Bank. Imad Kawasme, who orchestrated the Aug. 31 double suicide bombing in Beersheba, surrendered to troops who encircled his Hebron hideout Wednesday. He is considered the top Palestinian terrorist in the West Bank city.
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