3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll from week of violence to 6

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By  IMAD ISSEID and MELANIE LIDMANMarch 8, 2026 at 03:23 PM
3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll from week of violence to 6

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Three Palestinians were killed in a clash with Israeli settlers in the West Bank on Sunday near Khirbet Abu Falah, east of Ramallah, bringing the week's death toll to six. According to the Israeli military, two Palestinians died from gunfire and one from suspected tear gas inhalation during the incident. Witnesses reported that dozens of settlers approached the village and opened fire after being confronted. The violence follows other recent incidents, including the killing of a Palestinian by an Israeli reservist and the killing of two Palestinian brothers by settlers earlier in the week. The Israeli military condemned the settler violence and announced a criminal investigation. The Palestinian Authority has accused Israel of exploiting the focus on the regional war to intensify violence and displacement in the West Bank.

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