Three Palestinians Killed After Stabbing Attempt, Israeli Army Says

Later in the evening, security forces shot and killed another Palestinian who was attempting to stab IDF forces at a junction near Hebron, according to the Jerusalem Post.

Israeli soldiers have opened fire on three Palestinians brandishing knives, killing two of them and wounding one. The two others are also alleged to have also pulled out knives and attempted to attack the soldiers before they were also shot.

She also raised concerns about the treatment of Palestinian children at every stage of the Israeli criminal justice system, including reports of systemic abuse by Israeli authorities and the continued use of night raids on Palestinian homes in making arrests.

The two Arab passengers with Israeli documents were forced off an Aegean Airlines flight before it set off from Athens on Sunday after Israeli Jews protested about their presence.

At least 139 Palestinians, 23 Israelis and a U.S. citizen have died due to the continuing violence between Palestinians and Israelis since the beginning of October 2015. “The forces thwarted the attack and shot the assailant resulting in his death”.

The Palestinian health ministry identified him as Khalil Mohamad Shalaldeh, 16, from the town of Beit Eynoun in the West Bank. They are believed to all come from the village of Sa’ir, north-east of Hebron. The rest were killed in clashes with troops.

Last week, Israel transferred to Palestinian control the corpses of dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces during recent stabbings, shootings or vehicle attacks against Israelis.

Figures released by Israel’s security agency Shin Bet on Friday showed a 25 percent drop in the number of attacks by Palestinians on Israel from November to December, however.