The Israeli army said it fired at the Palestinian woman after she approached a military checkpoint near the West Bank city of Bethlehem and ignored calls to stop and warning shots were fired into the air.
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Israeli forces shot three Palestinians in a series of confrontations across Israel and the occupied West Bank on Sunday, killing two including an unarmed woman, Israeli and Palestinian officials said. It was the latest in a growing wave of violence that has broken out during the holy month of Ramadan.
Four attacks by Palestinians in recent weeks have killed 14 people in one of the deadliest bursts of violence against Israelis in years. In response, Israel has stepped up its military activity in the West Bank. Palestinian assailants often carry out attacks at checkpoints in the West Bank. But Palestinians and human rights groups say the military often uses excessive force and in some cases has injured or killed people who were not involved in violence. The Israeli military confirmed the woman was found to be unarmed and said the incident was under investigation.
Joseph’s Tomb is a flashpoint prayer site. Some Jews believe the biblical Joseph is buried in the tomb, while Muslims say a sheikh is buried there. The army escorts Jewish worshippers to the site several times a year, in coordination with Palestinian security forces. Jenin is considered a stronghold of Palestinian militants. Israeli forces often come under fire when operating in the area. Even the Palestinian Authority, which administers parts of the occupied West Bank and coordinates with Israel on security matters, appears to have little control there.
The army said the forces were making arrests, gathering intelligence and preparing the homes of the attackers for demolition.
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