An Israeli soldier fires tear gas at Palestinian protesters during clashes following an army raid on the northern West Bank city of Nablus, April 3, 2023. Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinians on Monday during an army raid on the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli and Palestinian sources said. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
RAMALLAH/JERUSALEM, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinians on Monday during an army raid on the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli and Palestinian sources said.
In a press statement, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said the two victims were killed during clashes in the city.
Local sources and eyewitnesses said that an Israeli army force stormed several areas in the city, including the old city and downtown, to arrest Palestinians wanted by Israeli security forces.
The Israeli military released a statement stating that armed shooters fired at the troops during a raid to arrest individuals suspected of involvement in a shooting attack against soldiers in March.
Clashes broke out, with intensive gunshots heard in the city, said local sources.
More than 90 Palestinians and 15 Israelis have been killed in clashes between the Palestinians and Israeli soldiers since the beginning of 2023, according to figures from the two sides. ■
A Palestinian protester kicks back a tear gas canister fired by Israeli soldiers during clashes following an army raid on the northern West Bank city of Nablus, April 3, 2023. Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinians on Monday during an army raid on the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli and Palestinian sources said. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
A Palestinian inspects the damage of a house after an army raid on the northern West Bank city of Nablus, April 3, 2023. Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinians on Monday during an army raid on the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli and Palestinian sources said. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
People mourn during the funeral of Palestinians killed in clashes with the Israeli army in the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 3, 2023. Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinians on Monday during an army raid on the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli and Palestinian sources said. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
People mourn during the funeral of Palestinians killed in clashes with the Israeli army in the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 3, 2023. Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinians on Monday during an army raid on the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli and Palestinian sources said. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
People mourn during the funeral of Palestinians killed in clashes with the Israeli army in the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 3, 2023. Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinians on Monday during an army raid on the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli and Palestinian sources said. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
