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West Bank refugee camp threatens Palestinian leadership

Clashes between armed militants and Palestinian security forces in the West Bank's Balata camp could threaten the existence of the Palestinian government.

Palestinians burn tires at the entrance to the Balata refugee camp, close to the northern West Bank city of Nablus, on January 21, 2013, as they call for the release of several gunmen arrested two days ago by Palestinian security. AFP PHOTO/JAAFAR ASHTIYEH        (Photo credit should read JAAFAR ASHTIYEH/AFP/Getty Images)
Palestinians burn tires at the entrance to the Balata refugee camp, close to the northern West Bank city of Nablus, on Jan. 21, 2013, as they call for the release of several gunmen arrested by Palestinian security forces. — JAAFAR ASHTIYEH/AFP/Getty Images

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