Israeli Forces, Settlers Kill 4 Palestinians in Tal as 1 Settler Dies in West Bank Clash
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jul 24
Israeli Forces, Settlers Kill 4 Palestinians in Tal as 1 Settler Dies in West Bank Clash
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jul 24
Summary
Four Palestinians were killed and four wounded—three critically—after Israeli forces and settlers attacked Tal, southwest of Nablus, while Israeli medics separately reported one settler killed and two others airlifted.
About 25 to 30 settlers first stormed Tal's eastern area and opened fire as residents tried to protect two homes, a local Fatah leader said; he said troops later arrived and also began shooting.
The Israeli army said it sent troops after what it called an attack on Israelis hiking near Havat Gilad, claiming a Palestinian seized a weapon from local security personnel and fired at settlers.
Israeli forces then sealed off Nablus and Tal, closing checkpoints around the town as Palestinian officials accused settlers and the military of acting in concert.
The Tal killings raised the 2026 West Bank death toll to 86 Palestinians, including 21 killed by settlers, while Benjamin Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich demanded a forceful response.