Two Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces at West Bank refugee camp - GulfToday

Two Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces at West Bank refugee camp

  • 23 Oct 2023
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Israeli forces have currently retreated to the outskirts of the camp.

Two Palestinians were killed at the Jalazone refugee camp near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said on Monday.

Residents told the media that Israeli forces raided the camp and carried out widespread arrests, where they clashed with gunmen and some youths who threw stones.

Israeli forces have currently retreated to the outskirts of the camp, the residents added.

The Israeli army has not issued a statement about the incidents.

Reuters

 

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