Palestinian killed by Israeli gunfire during stabbing attempt in West Bank

RAMALLAH, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — The Israeli army on Tuesday killed a Palestinian young man allegedly attempting a stabbing attack near Nablus city, northern West Bank, according to Palestinian and Israeli sources.
In a statement, the Palestinian Health Ministry said it was informed by the General Authority for Civil Affairs of the death of 18-year-old Walid Hussein, who was killed by Israeli army gunfire near Nablus.
The statement did not provide additional details about the incident.
Meanwhile, the Israeli public radio Kan reported that Israeli forces killed a Palestinian near a military checkpoint in Nablus, claiming he had attempted to stab soldiers.
Local sources and eyewitnesses told Xinhua that Israeli forces had closed the Deir Sharaf checkpoint in both directions, confirming that the incident involved an attempted stabbing.
The West Bank has witnessed escalating violence since Oct. 7, 2023, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 770 Palestinians, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. ■