Ramallah: A young Palestinian man was killed following an Israeli settler attack on the village of Deir Jarir, east of Ramallah, Saturday.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that the 23-year-old succumbed to critical injuries sustained from being shot at by Israeli settlers during their assault on the village. The bullet penetrated his back and chest, leading to his transport in extremely critical condition to the Palestine Medical Complex, where he was later pronounced dead.
The attack occurred under the protection of Israeli forces. Armed settlers attacked Deir Jarir from its western entrance, opening live fire toward residents in the area.