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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Example Sentences

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

Eygi, a dual U.S.-Turkish national, was later pronounced dead at a hospital in the nearby northern West Bank city of Nablus.

From Los Angeles Times