In the latest raids, troops and tanks swept into the village of Bal'a, east of Tulkarm, and Silat al-Harthiyeh, north of Jenin.Witnesses said soldiers shot dead Anwar Nassar as he stood on his roof in Bal'a. The army had no immediate comment.
Israeli military sources confirmed both operations were under way, saying they were aimed at seizing wanted militants.
Aid agencies have urged Israel to allow more access to the Jenin refugee camp, reduced to ruins after last week's bitter fighting and heavy casualties that included 23 Israeli dead and many more Palestinian civilians and fighters. No exact toll is available.
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