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Two Palestinians killed in separate West Bank incidents
Israeli settlers and military forces were responsible for the deaths of two Palestinians in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank. A 17-year-old boy was shot by settlers while a 58-year-old man was killed by Israeli forces.
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Two Palestinians were killed in separate incidents in the West Bank on Wednesday, according to reports from the territory. Karim Sanad Shalaldeh, 17, was fatally shot by Israeli settlers, while Fathi Khazem, 58, was killed by Israeli military forces. The circumstances surrounding each incident remain under investigation.
The killings add to mounting tensions in the West Bank, where violence between Israeli forces, settlers and Palestinians has escalated in recent months. Palestinian officials have repeatedly called for international intervention to address what they characterize as unlawful use of force.
Israeli military officials have said their forces operate according to rules of engagement designed to protect Israeli citizens and security interests. Settler organizations maintain they act in self-defense within the territory they control.
The incident involving the teenager marks one of several fatal confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli settlers in recent weeks. International humanitarian organizations have expressed concern over the rising casualty toll and called for restraint from all parties involved in the dispute.