Israeli kills two Palestinians after alleged stabbing near West Bank settlement

An Israeli civilian fatally shot two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, following an alleged stabbing attack on another Israeli who was trying to put out a wildfire near the settlement of Itamar. The Israeli military confirmed the incident.

According to the military, a fire broke out near Itamar. During efforts to extinguish the flames, two individuals allegedly stabbed an Israeli civilian. The military stated that another Israeli present at the scene "identified the attack and eliminated the two Palestinians," without providing further details on how the attackers were killed.

Israeli police also commented on the event, noting that the stabbing took place as Israelis were engaged in extinguishing a fire that had apparently been set in the area. The incident underscores the volatile security situation in the West Bank, where tensions frequently escalate.