Palestinians Clash With Israeli Forces in Ramallah
A Palestinian opened fire Thursday at a group of Israeli soldiers who were setting up a floating checkpoint at the entrance of the illegal settlement of Ofra. The firing killed two soldiers, and severely injured another.
Violence escalated after the shooting when, after imposing a siege, Israeli army units raided several neighborhoods in Ramallah. The Israeli settlers also attacked Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank and at the northern entrance to Ramallah.
Palestinians clashed with Israeli occupying forces when they protested against the raiding of Ramallah and the settler violence against them.
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Israeli forces are seen at the scene of a shooting attack near Ramallah where a Palestinian man shot at Israeli soldiers killing two.Reuters
Israeli border policemen take up positions during a raid in Ramallah after the shooting. They also closed off all entrances to Ramallah.Reuters
The raid resulted in clashes between the Palestinians and Israeli forces. A Palestinian hurls stones during clashes with Israeli troops near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, near Ramallah.Reuters
A Palestinian gestures as smoke rises during clashes with Israeli troops near the Jewish settlement of Beit El.Reuters
A Palestinian woman holds rocks during clashes with Israeli troops in Ramallah.Reuters
A Palestinian uses a trash container to move a burning tire during clashes with Israeli troops near Ramallah.Reuters
A Palestinian girl gives rocks to a protester during clashes with Israeli troops.Reuters
Medics evacuate a wounded Palestinian during clashes with Israeli troops near Ramallah.Reuters