Two sets of clashes took place in the West Bank city of Nablus today. The first clash took place when the Palestinian Authority arrested a Palestinian man in the Askar Refugee Camp. Palestinian militant groups as well as civilians attempted to clash with PA security forces, subjecting them to small-arms fire. The PA managed to get away with the man.
Asker camp, Nablus
Palestinian security forces (preventive branch) arrested an AAMB fighter belonging to Asker armed group Bassam Feino.
Gunfire exchange (until now) erupted in the camp, roads are blocked and tired are being burned. pic.twitter.com/gNMy42FfCb
— Younis | ???? (@ytirawi) March 28, 2023
Footage of clashes with the PA in Nablus pic.twitter.com/XYgxN9uX7h
— GHMV2 (@GHMV2Research) March 29, 2023
Later in the day, the IDF attempted a raid in the same camp, surrounding the house of a wanted militant. Clashes between them, the Lions’ Den, and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, shortly ensued. Though the Israeli’s were able to make one arrest, reportedly they did not arrest the man they were after before they were forced to withdraw due to the heavy resistance. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade has claimed they landed a “direct hit” with a thrown explosive, causing “confirmed injuries”.
Footage of IDF raid in Askar refugee camp, Nablus pic.twitter.com/cRlGBB1e2b
— GHMV2 (@GHMV2Research) March 29, 2023
The 15r4eli occupation forces detain a Palestinian young man after raiding his home in Askar refugee camp in #Nablus
(29/3/23)#FreePalestine #SahabatPalestina_ID pic.twitter.com/yyL2NKoDIW— Dear Palestine?? (@dearpalestine_) March 29, 2023
From the scene in Askar Camp, near Nablus. pic.twitter.com/GTbp3eP569
— doge (@IntelDoge) March 29, 2023
Both the Lions Den and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade released statements on the raid:
“Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades – Nablus Brigade:
Our fighters threw an explosive device toward the invading special forces in Askar camp. Our fighters confirm a direct hit and confirm injuries.
Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades – Nablus Brigade:
With the protection of Allah, and from Him to the fighters.
The oppressive israeli occupation forces’ plan of arresting a wanted man in the city of Nablus was thwarted, and the forces began withdrawing under the blows of the fighters.
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Note: Resistance fighters are intensely targeting the fleeing IOF soldiers at checkpoints as they withdraw from Nablus.”
“Lions’ Den:
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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful:
“Fight them; Allah will punish them by your hands and will disgrace them and give you victory over them and heal the hearts of the believers.”
This is the truth of Allah Almighty.
The Lions’ Den groups confronted the invasion of the occupation forces into the city of Nablus at dawn today, and engaged in clashes with barrages of blessed bullets.
Wednesday 29/3/2023
Allah is the Grantor of success and rectitude.
Your brothers,
The Lions’ Den groups.”
Clashes have been intensifying recently as the IDF launches constant raids, and militant groups launch constant attacks on Israeli settlements and IDF checkpoints.
