Israeli security forces foiled a Palestinian suicide bombing. Troops raided Balata near the West Bank city of Nablus on Wednesday, detaining two would-be suicide bombers and confiscating a 22-pound explosives belt. At least one Palestinian gunman was killed during clashes with the Israeli unit.
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