Violence in Aqaba: Israeli Forces Kill Four Palestinians

At least four Palestinians were killed and seven others injured by Israeli fire in Aqaba, Tubas District. Two of the injured are in critical condition. The incident involved Israeli forces storming the town, surrounding a house, and clashing with youths. The dead include a 36-year-old man, two 19-year-olds, and a 14-year-old boy.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 06-08-2024 04:26 IST | Created: 06-08-2024 04:26 IST
Violence in Aqaba: Israeli Forces Kill Four Palestinians
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At least four Palestinians were killed and seven others injured by Israeli fire in the town of Aqaba, located in the Tubas District of the occupied West Bank, early Tuesday morning, as confirmed by the Palestinian health ministry. Two of the injured are in critical condition.

According to the official Palestinian news agency, WAFA, Israeli forces stormed the town, surrounded a house, and clashed with young men, leading to the use of live ammunition by Israeli soldiers.

The casualties include a 36-year-old man, two 19-year-olds, and a 14-year-old boy, according to a health ministry spokesperson. Local residents reported that special units of the Israeli army initially stormed the town and surrounded a house, followed by the arrival of military vehicles. The Israeli military has yet to issue an official statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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