Death toll mounts in Israeli-Palestinian gunbattles

A total of three people died in gun battles erupting after the Israeli military incursion into the West Bank city of Nablus - one Israeli army officer, one Palestinian policeman, and one Hamas militant. One more Israeli soldier suffered medium degree injuries, according to Egypt's official MENA news agency. Israeli media reported that Israel's troops held 15 Palestinian suspects in organization and carrying out of terrorist acts during the raid launched early on Friday. In addition, two laboratories were discovered where explosive devices were allegedly produced, along with a truck laden with weapons.