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Israeli army raids Qalqilia area for second day, clashes reported

QALQILIA, May 3, 2017 (WAFA) – Israeli forces Wednesday carried out a military raid in al-Murooj area to the north of Qalqilia for the second day to search for Palestinians who allegedly opened fire at Israeli soldiers, leading to clashes.

director of Qalqilya Emergency center, Monther Nazzal, told WAFA forces stormed al-Mrooj area in the early morning hours, provoking residents and leading to clashes.

At least four Palestinians suffocated after inhaling tear gas fired by the forces. They were all treated at the scene.

On Tuesday, forces stormed al-Murooj area , raiding and searching dozens of  homes and confiscating the surveillance cameras in search of Palestinians who allegedly opened fire at Israeli soldiers.

Forces reportedly broke down doors and wreaked havoc into dozens of homes. No arrests were reported.

T.R.

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