West Bank Unrest: Israeli Troops Kill 2 Suspected Palestinian Attackers Amid Escalating Violence

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Israeli forces have shot and killed two suspected Palestinian assailants in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank, sparking renewed concerns about the escalating violence in the region. The incidents come as part of a broader surge in settler violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, where tensions have been running high in recent weeks. In the first incident, a Palestinian suspect allegedly stabbed two Israeli soldiers in the central West Bank, wounding them lightly. The Israeli military said the suspect was shot and killed during the confrontation, which is currently under investigation. Separately, Israeli forces killed a 17-year-old Palestinian in the southern West Bank, who had earlier carried out a car-ramming attack that wounded a female soldier. The army said the suspect attempted to flee while being arrested near the city of Hebron, putting the soldiers at risk. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the suspect as a resident of Hebron. Hamas, the militant group, celebrated the attack as a 'legitimate response' to Israel's ongoing raids in the West Bank. The Israeli army has intensified its activities in the West Bank since Hamas' attack in Gaza in October, citing a need to root out militants. However, Palestinians claim that scores of civilians, including stone throwers and protesters, have been killed in the process. The West Bank has experienced a surge in settler violence against Palestinian civilians in recent weeks, while Palestinian assailants have also carried out attacks against Israeli civilians. The fragile truce in Gaza remains under threat as the conflict escalates.