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5 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press

Israeli troops have shot and killed a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank, raising to five the number of Palestinians killed in less than 24 hours of fighting.

Teen killed, 18 wounded in Jerusalem explosions

By Alon Bernstein, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Two blasts have gone off near bus stops in Jerusalem at the height of rush hour, killing a Canadian-Israeli teenager and injuring at least 18, in what Israeli police said were attacks by Palestinians.

4 Palestinians killed in flare-up of violence as Israel counts votes

By Jalal Bwaitel, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Violence Thursday was flaring as Israel tallies the final votes in national elections held this week, with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected to lead a comfortable majority backed by far-right allies.

5 Palestinians killed after Israeli troops raid gunmen hideout

By Majdi Mohammed, Associated Press

The overnight raid in the old city, or kasbah, of Nablus, was one of the deadliest in the West Bank in 2022 and comes at a time of escalating tensions.

For first time, settler becomes chief of staff of Israel's military

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

A West Bank settler will for the first time become the chief of staff of Israel's military, the enforcer of the country's 55-year-old military occupation.

Palestinian boy dies after being shot by Israeli soldiers during raid, health officials say

By Associated Press

He was shot Saturday, during an army raid of the Jenin refugee camp, a stronghold of armed Palestinians.

News Wrap: European Union says it will retaliate against attacks on energy networks

In our news wrap Wednesday, the European Union says it will retaliate against attacks on its energy networks after explosions damaged two pipelines in the Baltic Sea, Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces killed four Palestinians and wounded more than 40…

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Israeli raid leaves 4 Palestinians dead in West Bank refugee camp

By Majdi Mohammed, Associated Press

The Israeli military said Wednesday troops arrived at the refugee camp to arrest two Palestinians suspected of involvement in recent shooting attacks. The incursion sparked armed clashes in the streets.

At least 85 Palestinians killed this year as Israel steps up West Bank raids

By Joseph Krauss, Jalal Bwaitel, Associated Press

At least 85 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank this year as Israeli forces carried out nightly raids in cities, towns and villages. That makes 2022 the deadliest year in the occupied territory since 2016.

Palestinian officials say Israeli troops kill 3, wound 40 in West Bank raid

By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press

The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli troops killed three Palestinians in a shootout in the occupied West Bank, during an arrest operation in the city of Nablus.