A Palestinian youth was shot dead by the Israeli occupation forces in the town of Azzon northern West Bank, said Palestine Health Ministry Saturday.

In a statement, the ministry noted that Aed Salim, 20, was killed by live bullets in the abdomen and chest.

Clashes took place between the occupation forces and young men at the entrance to the town, during which the occupation soldiers used live bullets and gas bombs, which led to the injury of the young man, Salim, who died after arriving at the hospital.

The occupation forces have killed 95 Palestinians since the beginning of 2023, including 17 children and a woman.

Source: Kuwait News Agency