505 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in West Bank this year: health ministry

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At least 505 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank this year, the Health Ministry said, Anadolu Agency reports.

A ministry statement said that 111 children were among the victims. Last year, the Palestinian death toll from Israeli army fire reached 224 people, according to Palestinian figures.

The Health Ministry said 297 Palestinians lost their lives in the West Bank since the start of Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip on October 7.

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