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Israeli forces close off Al-Aghwar, molotov attacks reported

RAMALLAH, July 13 (KUNA) -- Israeli forces closed off Al-Aghwar area and declared it a military zone, setting up barriers and preventing Palestinian citizens from entering or leaving the area, thus isolating it from the rest of the West Bank.
Large numbers of Israeli soldiers were stationed at military checkpoints, inspecting vehicles and inspecting passengers' identification, eyewitnesses said.
The Israeli Army said it received "serious warning" concerning Al-Aghwar, without adding any further details, Israeli sources said.
Meanwhile, four molotovs were thrown at vehicles of Jewish settlers, northern Ramallah, Monday night. One targeted an ambulance, while the other three hit cars on their way to a settlement in western Ramallah, an Israeli military spokesman noted.
The spokesman said no casualties were reported, and there was no Palestinian claim of responsibility, yet.(end) nq.lb KUNA 131001 Jul 10NNNN