'Israeli' forces shoot Palestinian man north of Ramallah, alleging attempted ramming
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- 'Israeli' forces open fire on a vehicle in ‘Ayyoun al-Haramiyya,’ leaving a Palestinian dead.
A Palestinian man was killed Sunday morning after 'Israeli' police opened fire on his vehicle near the ‘Ayyoun al-Haramiyya’ junction, northwest of Ramallah in the West Bank.
Local sources said the man was seriously injured during the shooting and a pursuit by 'Israeli' forces before being declared dead.
'Israeli' Police Statement
According to an 'Israeli' police statement, traffic officers fired on the driver after claiming he attempted to approach police and did not stop. The statement added that the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a concrete barrier.
Medical teams were reportedly called to the scene, and the circumstances of the incident are under investigation.
Context of Rising Violence in the West Bank
Since the start of the 'Israeli' military campaign in Gaza in October 2023, the West Bank, including Jerusalem, has seen an increase in violence involving 'Israeli' forces and settlers.
According to Palestinian organizations, at least 1,106 Palestinians have been killed, around 11,000 injured, and roughly 21,000 arrested in the occupied West Bank since October 2023.
Palestinian Health Authority Reports
The Palestinian Ministry of Health, through the Civil Affairs Authority, confirmed the death of the individual in the ‘Ayyoun al-Haramiyya’ area north of Ramallah. The ministry did not release the victim’s identity but said it is following up on the recovery of the body.
