Palestinian shot dead by Israeli army in West Bank
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:04 | 21 January 2023
- Modified Date: 04:14 | 21 January 2023
A Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli army forces in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to the Health Ministry.
A ministry statement said Tarik Odeh Maali, 41, was shot and killed by Israeli forces near the town of Kufr Nimeh, northwest of Ramallah.
The Israeli army said a Palestinian was killed in an alleged stabbing attempt near Sde Efraim settlement in the West Bank.
A military statement said the Palestinian attempted to stab an Israeli settler but was neutralized by Israeli forces.
No injuries were reported among Israeli forces.