3 Palestinians injured by Israeli forces near city of Nablus

By Awad al-Rujoub

RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA) - At least three Palestinians on Friday were injured in clashes with Israeli forces near the city of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank.

In a statement, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said its medical teams transferred to the hospital three Palestinians, including two teens, injured by Israeli forces in the town of Beita, south of Nablus.

According to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, Israeli forces raided Beita using live ammunition, stun grenades and teargas canisters against local Palestinians.

Tensions have been high across the West Bank since Israel launched a deadly military offensive against the Gaza Strip after a cross-border attack by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.

At least 469 Palestinians have since been killed and over 4,800 others injured by Israeli army fire in the occupied territory, according to the Health Ministry.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar​​​​​​​