Israeli army kills two young Palestinians in West Bank clashes

Two young Palestinians, aged 15 and 19, were killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank on Sunday evening. The Palestinian Ministry of Health identified the deceased as residents of the village of Beit Ummar. Reports indicate that at least one other person was injured during the incident.

The Israeli military confirmed its soldiers fired on three individuals, resulting in two deaths and one injury. According to the army, the two Palestinians killed were attempting to attack the Israeli settlement of Gush Etzion by throwing Molotov cocktails and setting tires ablaze. The official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that a third 15-year-old was taken to the hospital with injuries, while other reports suggest two additional youths sustained gunshot wounds.

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The army confirmed that soldiers had shot at three people, killing two and injuring one.

Following the deaths, protests erupted in Beit Ummar. The incident adds to the ongoing tensions and violence in the West Bank, where clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces are frequent, often involving confrontations over settlements and security measures.

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The two Palestinians threw Molotov cocktails and set tires on fire.