Gunfights, tear gas, brawls between warring Palestinian factions in Nablus
Palestinian Authority’s security forces entered Nablus to arrest Hamas operative Musab Shtayyeh, but encountered resistance raids.
Palestinian demonstrators protesting the arrest of two Palestinian militants clash with Palestinian and Israeli security forces, in Nablus on September 20, 2022. (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMAD TOROKMAN)
Violence broke out between Palestinian Authority security forces and armed factions in the West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday with gunfights erupting on city streets.
The fights began late Monday night when 53-year-old Firas Yaish was shot dead by Palestinian Authority security forces in clashes that continued into the morning with local militias. PA forces used gunfire, tear gas and other protest dispersal means in an attempt to stop the violent riots.








