2 Palestinian Teens Killed by Israeli Army Fire Near Jerusalem
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed by Israeli forces in al-Judeira, a town northwest of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Victims Identified
The Palestinian Health Ministry named the victims as Mohammad Abdullah Taim and Mohammad Rashad Fadl Qassem, both aged 16. The ministry reported that Israeli troops "fired a heavy barrage of live bullets at them in the upper neighborhood of al-Judeira before seizing their bodies," as stated by the Palestinian news agency WAFA.
Israeli Army Statement
The Israeli army said that on Thursday, during an ambush by Unit 636 in the al-Judeira area, two suspects were seen igniting and throwing Molotov cocktails toward a main road.
"The Israeli force neutralized the two individuals, and there were no injuries among our troops."
Additional Reports
Israel’s public broadcaster KAN confirmed the army "killed both of them." The Jerusalem Governorate also reported that Israeli forces "targeted the two with a heavy barrage of live fire in the upper neighborhood near the separation and expansion wall, close to residential homes."
Summary
The incident highlights ongoing tensions and deadly confrontations between Israeli forces and Palestinian youths near Jerusalem.
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