Israeli forces fired in the West Bank, killing two Palestinians

Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank of Palestine.

According to the report of the foreign news agency “AFP”, the Ministry of Health of Palestine confirmed that two civilians were killed by Israeli security forces, while the Israeli forces claimed that they were fighting “terrorists” in the occupied territory. has happened

The Ministry of Health said that two people, identified as Abdul Rahman Atta and Huzaifa Fares, were shot dead by occupying Israeli forces in the West Bank area of ​​Tal Karim.

The Israeli army claimed that the exchange of fire occurred following officers spotted a ‘suspicious vehicle’ in the area.

The Israeli army said the officers continued firing and two people were killed in the encounter.

The statement said that the incident occurred following reports that an Israeli vehicle had been allegedly fired upon in the area.

In recent months, violence has increased in the West Bank, which Israel occupied during the 1967 Arab-Israeli conflict.

Israeli forces have carried out large-scale raids and attacks on Israeli civilians by Palestinians have also increased.

Israeli settlers have also increased attacks on Palestinians and their property.

According to the report, 245 Palestinians have been killed in these conflicts, while 32 Israelis and 2 foreigners have also been killed.

According to Israeli and Palestinian officials, fighters and civilians have been killed on both sides.

It should be noted that such military operations and Palestinian attacks on Israelis have increased in recent months.

Israel captured the West Bank following the 6-day war in 1967 and now the area is home to approximately 490,000 Israelis who live in settlements considered illegal under international law.

The Palestinian position is that Israel should withdraw all lands captured during the 6-day war and liquidate all Jewish settlements.

However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-right coalition government has expanded the settlement further, with government members including far-right National Security Minister Atmar Ben Guerr among the settlers.