3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clashes-Xinhua

3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clashes

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2023-05-22 10:26:30

People inspect a damaged house following an overnight Israeli army raid, in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, on May 22, 2023.

Fierce clashes broke out early Monday after Israeli forces raided a Palestinian refugee camp in the city of Nablus in northern West Bank, with at least three Palestinians killed and six others wounded.(Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

RAMALLAH, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Fierce clashes broke out early Monday after Israeli forces raided a Palestinian refugee camp in the city of Nablus in northern West Bank, with at least three Palestinians killed and six others wounded.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health said in a statement that the three died after being shot by Israeli soldiers during the clashes.

Witnesses said that Israeli army stormed the camp at midnight, triggering conflicts between the soldiers and Palestinians.

There has been no immediate Israeli comment on the incident.

Tension has been mounting between Israel and Palestine since January with 156 Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers.

People inspect a damaged house following an overnight Israeli army raid, in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, on May 22, 2023.

Fierce clashes broke out early Monday after Israeli forces raided a Palestinian refugee camp in the city of Nablus in northern West Bank, with at least three Palestinians killed and six others wounded.

(Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)