Palestinian youth killed by Israeli occupation forces near Ramallah

RAMALLAH: A Palestinian young man was shot dead this morning by Israeli occupation forces near the village of Deir Ibzi'a, located west of Ramallah city in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian security sources. The sources informed WAFA that the young man-who is not immediately identified-was killed following a chase conducted by Israeli occupation forces, involving both a helicopter and a drone. The incident took place in an area situated between the villages of Deir Ibzi'a and Kafr Ni'ma. The young man was later identified as Mujahid Barakat Mansour, a resident of the village of Deir Ibzi'a, who is married and a father of two children. The occupation forces seized his body in the aftermath of the incident and raided his house in the village. Israeli media outlets claimed that an armed confrontation occurred between Mansour and an Israeli military unit between the two villages, lasting for four consecutive hours. The confrontation reportedly resulted in the injury of seven Israeli soldiers and colonists. The Israeli reports indicated that the encounter ensued after the young man opened fire towards a bus carrying Israeli colonists in the area, further stating that the "perpetrator was later neutralized." A video clip circulating on social media showed an Israeli helicopter launching a missile in the mentioned area. The Israeli media reported confirmed the involvement of two helicopters and a drone in the confrontation. Source: Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA