Israeli troops ambushed in W Bank, casualties

NABLUS, West Bank, July 17: Palestinian gunmen ambushed a group of Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank today, causing casualties, a militant group said.

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, an armed wing of President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah faction, said the soldiers were attacked while patrolling the old city of Nablus. Several were hurt.

Reuters Television footage showed a bloodied helmet, part of a boot, and abandoned bullet clips at the scene.

An Israeli military spokeswoman had no immediate comment.

Reuters