Palestinian killed, 7 injured by Israeli fire in West Bank
JERUSALEM, Palestine – A Palestinian was killed and seven others injured by Israeli gunfire during a raid in the West Bank on Monday
According to the Palestinian new agency Wafa, clashes erupted when Israeli forces moved into the city of Jenin early Monday.
A security officer was injured in the violence and later died of his wounds.
According to witnesses, Israeli forces prevented ambulances from taking the injured to hospital for medical attention.
The Islamic Jihad group confirmed that its fighters had engaged in clashes with Israeli forces in Jenin.
Israeli forces also raided the city of Nablus, triggering clashes with local residents.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said 15 Palestinians suffered temporary asphyxiation from tear gas canisters.
Tensions have been running high across the occupied West Bank in recent months amid repeated Israeli raids into Palestinian towns.
According to Palestinian figures, around 155 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of this year.
At least 20 Israelis have also been killed in separate attacks during the same period.