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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16642484
"A senior Palestinian politician and member of the militant group Hamas has been arrested by the Israeli army in the West Bank.
Aziz Dweik, speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), was arrested at an army checkpoint, his chief of staff told AFP news agency.
The arrest happened in Jaba between Ramallah and Jerusalem as Dr Dweik was travelling by car to Hebron, Bhaa Youssef said.
Israel has confirmed the arrest.
Israeli border troops said he was detained for "involvement in terrorist activities".
Witnesses told the Palestinian Maan news agency that Israeli soldiers handcuffed and blindfolded Dr Dweik before taking him to an unknown destination."
"A senior Palestinian politician and member of the militant group Hamas has been arrested by the Israeli army in the West Bank.
Aziz Dweik, speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), was arrested at an army checkpoint, his chief of staff told AFP news agency.
The arrest happened in Jaba between Ramallah and Jerusalem as Dr Dweik was travelling by car to Hebron, Bhaa Youssef said.
Israel has confirmed the arrest.
Israeli border troops said he was detained for "involvement in terrorist activities".
Witnesses told the Palestinian Maan news agency that Israeli soldiers handcuffed and blindfolded Dr Dweik before taking him to an unknown destination."
