QALQILIA, Thursday, October 12, 2023 (WAFA) – Two Palestinians were pronounced dead ;ast night after being injured with live ammunition by Israeli occupation forces in the towns of Jayyus and Nai Elias, east of Qalqilya, according to medical sources.

The Ministry of Health reported that 17-year-old Muhthadi Majed Salim died after he had been shot and injured by live ammunition earlier tonight by Israeli occupation forces in the town of Jayyus.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society had earlier said that Salim was shot with live ammunition, with an Israeli bullet penetrating his back during confrontations in the town. They also reported that Israeli forces had stopped the ambulance transporting him to hospital and prevented it from passing.

In a related incident, another young man was injured by explosive live ammunition in his foot during confrontations with the Israeli occupation army at the northern entrance of Qalqilya. He was transported to hospital for treatment.

Additionally, a Palestinian youth was killed and another one was injured by Israeli forces' live ammunition during confrontations at the entrance of the village of An-Nabi Elias, east of Qalqilya. Both were described as in serious condition, according to the Ministry of Health.

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