Two Palestinians Killed by Israeli Army Fire in Separate Incidents in West Bank

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Tensions in the West Bank have heightened since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. In separate incidents, two Palestinians, including a woman, have been killed by Israeli army gunfire, while four others, including a child and two women, were injured. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that 37-year-old Zahoor Amour was killed, and three of the injured were in critical condition, with a 73-year-old woman, a 9-year-old child, and a young man among them.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two Palestinians, including a woman, were killed by Israeli army gunfire in separate incidents in the West Bank, according to Palestinian sources.
  • 37-year-old Zahoor Amour was killed in the village of Anza, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin, while 29-year-old Yahya Awad was killed in the Al-Fawwar refugee camp south of Hebron.
  • Four others, including a child and two women, were injured in the incidents, with three of them in critical condition.
  • The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that Awad died from critical chest injuries sustained during the incursion.
  • The Israeli army entered the village of Anza to carry out an arrest campaign amidst live gunfire, resulting in the casualties.
  • The army stormed the Al-Fawwar refugee camp, raiding homes amidst live gunfire and sound bombs, and injuring four young men, including Awad.
  • Local sources and eyewitnesses reported that the army bulldozed streets and neighborhoods and surrounded local hospitals, searching ambulances.
  • The West Bank has witnessed an escalation in tension since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023.

Statistics:

  • Two Palestinians killed by Israeli army gunfire in September 2024.
  • 37-year-old Zahoor Amour among the victims.
  • 29-year-old Yahya Awad among the victims.
  • Four others injured, including a child and two women, with three in critical condition.
  • 73-year-old woman, 9-year-old child, and young man among the injured.
  • 37 years old: age of Zahoor Amour at time of death.
  • 29 years old: age of Yahya Awad at time of death.
  • Two incidents reported in the West Bank: One in Anza, south of Jenin, and one in Al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron.
  • Conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023.

Sources:

  • Xinhua via COMTEX
  • Palestinian Red Crescent Society
  • Palestinian Health Ministry
  • Local Palestinian sources
  • Eyewitnesses