Israeli army kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:37 | 26 November 2023
- Modified Date: 01:41 | 26 November 2023
Three Palestinians were killed late Saturday by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said two were killed and seven were injured by the Israeli army which raided the Jenin refugee camp.
Two of the injured are in critical condition, according to a Health Ministry statement.
The Islamic Jihad group's armed wing said its fighters confronted the Israeli army near the refugee camp.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry added that a Palestinian teen was also killed by Israeli forces in Al-Bireh in central West Bank.
He was identified as Mohammad Saleh, 16. The circumstances of his death are unclear.
The Palestinian official news agency, WAFA cited the Red Crescent Society that said Israeli forces prevented emergency response teams from reaching Mohammad.
Tensions have been high across the West Bank since fighting broke out Oct. 7 between Palestinian groups and Israel in Gaza.
A total of 235 Palestinians have since been killed by the Israeli forces in the West Bank, in addition to more than 2,900 injured, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
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