Palestinian woman killed in West Bank as Israelis, Palestinians clash

A Palestinian demonstrator uses a sling to hurl stones at Israeli troops during a protest against Jewish settlements and Israel’s plan to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, near Ramallah August 7, 2020. (Reuters/Mohamad Torokman)

• The woman’s family said she was shot while trying to close the window to her house in the town of Jenin because of tear gas outside
• Local residents said Palestinians had not used guns

JENIN, West Bank: A Palestinian women was shot dead in the West Bank where Israeli soldiers clashed with Palestinians on Friday, Palestinian medical officials said.
Palestinian officials said Israeli troops had shot the 23-year-old.
The woman’s family said she was shot while trying to close the window to her house in the town of Jenin because of tear gas outside.
An Israeli army spokesman said a riot erupted while troops were operating in Jenin.
“Palestinians fired live fire, hurled rocks and explosive devices toward the troops. The troops responded with riot dispersal means,” the spokesman said, denying that the soldiers had used live ammunition.
Local residents said Palestinians had not used guns. They said people were throwing stones at Israeli forces that raided the area.