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A Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank on Thursday after hitting a soldier in the face with a hammer.
Israeli authorities said the soldier was “lightly” injured after an attack in an area deemed “occupied” by the United Nations and said the 17-year-old was also carrying a knife, according to reports.
Israeli soldiers leave after an operation near the West Bank village of Bil’in near Ramallah on October 22, 2013.
(Reuters)
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Images of the hammer and knife were reportedly circulated, but Fox News was unable to obtain the images immediately.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health identified the deceased child as Haitham Mubarak but did not release any other details.
The West Bank reportedly saw its deadliest year since 2016 with 93 Palestinians killed by Israeli gunfire so far.
For months, Israeli forces have been conducting night raids on the West Bank following a series of attacks in the spring, including the deadly shooting in Tel Aviv that killed 19 people.
Israeli police argue with a Palestinian worshiper in the Old City of Jerusalem on April 17, 2022.
(AP)
Human rights groups have accused Israeli forces of using excessive force not only against militants, but also against children in the streets armed with stones.
Israel claims that its forces are grappling with complex scenarios on a daily basis that put them in life-threatening situations.
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Palestinians have accused Israel of oppressive actions while Jerusalem has argued that night raids are necessary to dismantle a network of militants.
Peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian officials have largely been stalled over the past decade.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
