Israeli troops shoot dead alleged Palestinian attackers

Reacting to Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s order to his security cabinet to prepare contingency plans for the fall of the Palestinian Authority (PA), PA President Mahmoud Abbas denied on Wednesday that the Palestinian governing body is in jeopardy of collapse.

According to worldwide media, the three attackers were killed at Gush Etzion Junction, where similar incidents have occurred, and the fourth was killed near Hebron.

Three Palestinians attempted to stab Israeli soldiers in the southern West Bank on Thursday and were shot dead, the army said.

According to the army, soldiers identified three Palestinians they said appeared suspicious approaching the junction from the direction of Beit Fajjar. “The force thwarted the attack and shot the assailant, resulting in his death”.

Israeli forces also detained more than 6,830 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East al-Quds, said a report released the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society.

The Israeli imposed restrictions have enraged Palestinians, who are also angry at increasing violence by Israeli settlers frequently storming the al-Aqsa Mosque.

Greece on Thursday said it condemned all forms of discrimination after Palestinian leaders complained at the removal of two Arab passengers from an Israel-bound flight.

Shalaledeh’s brother, Mohammad Shalaldeh, died after clashes with Israeli forces in November. The area has been a frequent target for Palestinian attackers lately.

The Palestinians say it stems from frustration over almost 50 years of occupation, failed peace talks and continued Israeli settlement construction. Israel says the bloodshed is fueled by a Palestinian campaign of incitement.