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Nablus

British  
/ ˈnɑːbləs /

noun

  1. a town in the West Bank: near the site of ancient Shechem. Pop: 136 000 (2005 est)

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All those around Sharif are fleeing, but he refuses to leave his home, although he eventually sends the rest of the family to take shelter in nearby Nablus.

From Los Angeles Times

The Askar camp for Palestinian refugees is at the eastern end of Nablus, in the northern West Bank.

From Barron's

Earlier this summer, Ayman Soufan saw new neighbours arrive on the hill next to his house, in the hills south of Nablus.

From BBC

This Palestinian bakery, with roots in Nablus, boasts an impressive array of sweets, including what might be the best kunafa in the United States.

From Salon

Both were dressed in the striking traditional red and black dresses from Nablus, their hometown.

From BBC