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Internal Palestinian Clashes Erupt in Nablus
(Gulf News-Dubai) Nasouh Nazzal - Heavy clashes have erupted between the Palestinian public and their security apparatus in Nablus in the West Bank in protest against the Palestinian government's decision to cancel electricity debts for residents of the refugee camps but not residents of villages and cities. Hundreds of angry Palestinians flocked to the streets, burning tires, blocking main roads, and clashing with Palestinian security forces. More than 50 Palestinians were wounded. The municipalities of the northern cities of the West Bank have announced a three-day general strike in protest of the decision.