- Title: WEST BANK: Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank raid
- Date: 27th November 2006
- Summary: (BN06) JENIN, WEST BANK (NOVEMBER 27, 2006) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF ISRAELI MILITARY JEEPS PATROLLING STREETS VARIOUS OF FORCES IN STREETS
- Embargoed: 12th December 2006 12:00
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- Topics: Defence / Military
- Reuters ID: LVA3T79AWAHO7E86R33O7OZWMRFE
- Story Text: Israeli troops shot dead two Palestinians, including a militant, in the West Bank during an exchange of fire on Monday (November 27), Palestinian security sources said.
Israeli forces patrolling the village of Qabatiya, near the city of Jenin, had come under fire several times by Palestinian militants, an Israeli army spokesman said. The troops fired at and hit two armed Palestinians, he said.
The Palestinian security sources said the soldiers killed a local commander and a woman who had rushed to his aid. It was unclear if she was armed. Palestinian hospital officials confirmed the two deaths.
"We will do everything we can to protect the citizens of Israel, so these actions are meant to prevent harm against Israeli civilians," Israeli Defence Minister Amir Peretz told Israel Radio.
A truce between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza took hold on Sunday.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he hoped the truce could apply to the West Bank. Palestinian militant groups have demanded Israel halt attacks in all Palestinian territories. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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