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Photo: A general view of Jenin refugee camp


JENIN (Ma'an) -- Israeli forces detained an Imam in Jenin refugee camp on Tuesday, locals said.

Israeli military and intelligence officers entered the camp at dawn and arrested Sheikh Mohammad al-Shabrawi, locals said.

Clashes broke out between camp residents and Israeli forces, with soldiers firing tear gas canisters and rubber-coated bullets.

At least eight people were injured and transferred to local hospitals in Jenin.

An Israeli army spokeswoman said one person was arrested in Jenin, without providing further details.
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