Palestinian killed by Israeli fire in West Bank

22 Palestinians injured in clashes following Israeli raid

By Qais Abu Samra

HEBRON, Palestine (AA) – A Palestinian was killed by Israeli army fire in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to the Health Ministry.

A ministry statement said the fatality occurred in the town of Beit Ummar near Hebron city.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said its medics treated 22 Palestinians injured by Israeli fire in Beit Ummar town.

According to local residents, violent clashes erupted between Israeli forces and angry Palestinians during an Israeli military raid into the town.

Israeli forces used live fire, rubber-coated bullets and tear gas canisters during the clashes, they said.

Tension has been running high across the West Bank in recent weeks amid repeated Israeli raids to detain what they say "wanted Palestinians" or to demolish Palestinian homes. The raids spark clashes with Palestinians, causing several fatalities.

*Ikram Imane Kouachi contributed to this report

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