Israeli forces raided several Nablus neighbourhoods early on Wednesday and arrested two people, according to local sources, who said that the army operation concentrated in Balata and Askar refugee camps and surrounding areas, as well as the old city of Nablus.

The Wafa News Agency quoted medical sources as saying that Palestinians confronted the soldiers in Balata, who responded by firing rubber-coated steel rounds at the Palestinians, injuring four."

At least two Palestinians were reportedly arrested by the forces, which also broke into and searched several homes and shops across the city.