Palestinian shot dead after alleged stabbing attempt
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- Palestinian youth shot dead by 'Israeli' forces at the Qalandiya checkpoint near Bethlehem.
- Area locked down with heavy security and sweeping operations following the incident.
A Palestinian youth was killed Wednesday after being shot by 'Israeli' forces at the Qalandiya checkpoint, located between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, according to 'Israeli' media reports. Authorities claimed the youth attempted a stabbing attack.
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'Israeli' security forces at the checkpoint reportedly "neutralized" the alleged assailant by firing directly at him, resulting in his immediate death. No injuries were reported among soldiers or settlers in the area.
Following the shooting, 'Israeli' forces closed the checkpoint to all vehicular traffic and launched extensive patrols and security sweeps in the surrounding area, according to reports.
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The incident adds to ongoing tensions across the West Bank, where clashes and alleged attacks at checkpoints have become frequent.
Authorities have not released the identity of the Palestinian youth, and local sources have not yet provided independent confirmation of the events.
