Israeli occupation forces killed 4 Palestinian activists yesterday in the town of Qabatya, near the northern West Bank city of Jenin. The incident took place during clashes with Israeli troops. The victims are reportedly members of the FATEH-affiliated Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades; they are Rashid Zakarneh, Ashraf Zakarneh, Mohammad Abu Al-Rab, and Kamel Zakarneh.

9 civilians were also wounded in the town, 2 of whom are said to be in critical conditions. Palestinian media sources confirmed that 40 Israeli army tanks and military vehicles, backed by military helicopters, raided the town, and remain there until this time.

In other field developments, Israel forces arrested 2 Palestinians in the village of Al Shawawrah near Bethlehem, allegedly for being wanted by Israeli authorities. The 2 men are Ra’fat Abu-Lawi (27) and Shaher Salem (25).