PALESTINE News

Israeli forces kill 11 Palestinians in Nablus raid

Dozens of Palestinians also wounded by live fire and taken to hospital after violent Israeli incursion in the occupied West Bank city.

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At least 11 Palestinians have been killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus.

At least 102 people were also injured on Wednesday – 82 hit by live ammunition, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Six were in critical condition. A 66-year-old man who suffered from gas inhalation during the raid died in hospital later on Wednesday, the ministry said.

Widespread confrontations broke out soon after the army stormed Nablus with dozens of armoured vehicles and special forces at 10am (08:00 GMT).

The army blocked off all entrances to the city before surrounding a home with two wanted Palestinian fighters, Hossam Isleem and Mohammad Abdulghani, who were both killed.

The Lions’ Den armed group said in a statement it engaged in clashes with Israeli forces during the raid, alongside the recently announced Balata Brigades. Young Palestinians pelted armoured troop transports with rocks.

The Israeli army said “security forces are now operating in the city of Nablus” but did not provide further details.



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