Israeli forces kill 23-year-old Palestinian in West Bank raid

Israeli soldiers have shot dead a Palestinian man and wounded at least three others during an overnight raid in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials said.

The Palestinian health ministry said on Tuesday that Mohammed Edwan, 23, was shot at close range with live ammunition, near the Qalandiya refugee camp, north of occupied East Jerusalem in his vehicle.

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According to the health ministry, the three others who were wounded in the shooting were being treated at the hospital.

The Israeli army frequently carries out wide-ranging arrest campaigns across the West Bank on the pretext of searching for wanted Palestinians.

It says its raids are necessary to detain violent criminals and potential attackers.

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