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Saturday, 15 December, 2001, 13:18 GMT

In pictures: Israeli incursion in Gaza

Israeli tanks have occupied the Palestinian town of Beit Hanoun in the north of the Gaza Strip, sparking violent clashes.

Overnight, the Israeli troops entered the centre of Beit Hanoun, six kilometres into the Palestinian territory, and imposed a curfew on part of the town.

A Palestinian boy points his toy gun at Israeli tanks as the barricades blaze behind him

A Palestinian gunman fires at Israeli positions

A wounded Palestinian is evacuated

Palestinian man throws stones at Israeli forces

A Palestinian boy takes cover as Israeli troops open fire on the outskirts of Beit Hanoun

Palestinian protesters run for cover

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