Palestinian shot dead by Israeli army in Hebron area

A Palestinian man has been shot and killed by Israeli forces after allegedly carrying out a car-ramming attack in north Hebron. According to the Israeli army, the Palestinian drove his car through the checkpoint at the entrance of Beit Anun village and ploughed into the soldiers on Tuesday.

"In response to the immediate threat, forces fired shots towards the assailant," the Israeli military said. According to Palestinian eyewitnesses, Israeli soldiers responded with a barrage of bullets, killing the driver.

They told local media that a large group of Israeli soldiers converged on the spot and shut down the entire road. Soldiers also prevented a Red Crescent ambulance from approaching the Palestinian’s car.