WEST BANK: Ten Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack in the West Bank. The attack took place in the city of Nablus. International media reports that six of the injured are in critical condition. The explanation given by the army is that it was searching for those working against Israel.

The Israeli army launched the attack at 10 am local time. Following the firing, the army and the people clashed. A spokesman for the Palestinian president accused it of pushing back into conflict. Hamas also responded to the issue. In the wake of the attack, Hamas has stepped up surveillance in Gaza, the organization's spokesman, Abu Ubaida, said in a statement. He also warned that the Israeli army will give a strong response. The previous day there was an Israeli attack on the city of Jenin. This year alone, 50 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks. 11 Israelis were also killed in the counter-attack.