Israeli troops kill 4 Palestinians in West Bank refugee camp: ministry

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Israeli forces shot dead four Palestinians in a West Bank refugee camp, the Palestinian health ministry said.

Mohammad Samir Milhem, 17, his brother Hikmat, 24, and Yazan Khatib, 20, were shot in the head by Israeli troops in the Al-Fara camp near Tubas, the ministry said. Rashed Habib al-Aydi, 17, was shot in the chest.

Health officials say 301 Palestinians have now been killed by Israeli forces or settlers in the West Bank since Oct 7. The Israeli army did not immediately respond to AFP’s request for comment.

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