SALFIT: Palestinian health officials in the occupied West Bank reported on Sunday that Israeli forces killed a Palestinian during a fight and that the victim later passed away from his injuries.According to the Israeli military, on Saturday, Palestinians allegedly sparked “a violent riot” close to the village of Qarawet Bani Hassan, prompting soldiers who were patrolling the area to fire.
According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, one Palestinian who was shot later passed away. There were three more injuries.The incident comes after months of escalating tensions that started in March when Israeli authorities launched a crackdown in the West Bank in response to a slew of Palestinian attacks inside Israel.