6 Palestinians Killed, Dozens Injured In Israeli Raid In West Bank

The Israeli military confirmed its forces were operating in the northern West Bank city, but when contacted by AFP a spokesperson was unable to provide further details.

Six Palestinians were killed and dozens shot in a raid by the Israeli military Wednesday on the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, the Palestinian health ministry said.

Six men aged 23 to 72 were killed "as a result of the occupation's aggression on Nablus," the ministry said in a statement.

Around 50 people were hospitalised with gunshot wounds, health officials added.

The Israeli military confirmed its forces were operating in the northern West Bank city, but when contacted by AFP a spokesperson was unable to provide further details.