Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Five Palestinian fugitives, including a militant leader, were killed today during a fierce gunbattle with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestinian and Israeli sources said.
Five Palestinian fugitives, including a militant leader, were killed today during a fierce gunbattle with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestinian and Israeli sources said.
The army surrounded a building where wanted militants were holed up, and a gun battle erupted, Palestinian witnesses said.
Palestinian security officials said five militants from the Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades were killed, and a sixth man was injured.
The dead included Nader Aswad, a local leader who was on Israel's most-wanted list. Al Aqsa is a violent group loosely linked to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement.
Basma Masri, a Nablus resident, said she spoke to her son, who was one of the armed men in the house, during the exchange of fire. Masri said her son told her that he and his five friends had run out of ammunition.
Military sources said that five wanted Palestinians were killed, but gave no further details.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments