Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank raid - ministry
Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians during a pre-dawn raid in the West Bank on Sunday, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli army confirmed that it conducted "counter-terrorism" activity in the region.
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 09:28 | 24 September 2023
- Modified Date: 09:28 | 24 September 2023
Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians in a pre-dawn raid in the West Bank Sunday, the Palestinian health ministry said, as the army confirmed it carried out "counter-terrorism" activity in the occupied territory.
"Two Palestinians were killed by live Israeli bullets to the head" in the town of Tulkarem, the ministry said, while the army confirmed a soldier had been "moderately injured by gunshot fragments" during clashes in Nur Shams refugee camp near the town.
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