Deadly West Bank Clashes: Young Palestinian Killed in Israeli Raids

An 18-year-old Palestinian was killed during dawn raids by Israeli forces in Ramallah and Al-Bireh. The Israeli military responded with live fire after rocks were thrown at soldiers. Escalation of violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem has led to numerous deaths since the Gaza war began.

Israeli forces carried out dawn raids in the West Bank cities of Ramallah and Al-Bireh on Tuesday, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old Palestinian man, according to hospital sources.

The Israeli military stated that live fire was used against suspects who threw rocks at soldiers who were demolishing houses of militants responsible for a deadly January shooting. Violence has escalated significantly in the region, exacerbated by the ongoing Gaza war.

Since the conflict began, Israeli forces have killed at least 620 Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, with many being militant group members but also including civilians. During the same period, Palestinian attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 30 Israelis, comprising both civilians and soldiers, as per official data.

(With inputs from agencies.)