Qalqilya: A young Palestinian man was killed by Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday in Qalqilya city in the West Bank.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Palestinian General Authority of Civil Affairs reported in a press release that it informed the Ministry of Health about the death of 19-year-old Baraa Yusuf. The young man was killed by gunfire from Israeli occupation forces, and his body is being withheld.
The incident occurred when Israeli occupation forces stormed the city, surrounded shops, and demanded via loudspeakers that those inside surrender. They then fired at the individuals before withdrawing from the city.
In a related development, Israeli occupation forces arrested at least 25 Palestinians in the West Bank, including a woman from Hebron and former prisoners.
Palestinian Prisoners' Society stated in a press release on Tuesday that the arrests were conducted across various West Bank governorates, including Jenin and Tulkarm. These areas have been under military operation by the occupation army for several weeks, accompanied by ongoing arrests and field investigations.