Israeli forces on Sunday killed a 15-year-old Palestinian after he allegedly attempted to stab an Israeli soldier near Nablus in the occupied West Bank.
An Israeli army spokeswoman said that a Palestinian attempted to stab a soldier near the Beita checkpoint in the northern West Bank, and that Israeli forces then fired at the man.
The Palestinian was declared dead on the scene, she added, saying that no Israelis were wounded.
An eyewitness said that Israeli soldiers stationed at the Beita checkpoint fired more than 10 rounds at a young Palestinian who was carrying a knife and walking towards them.
The teenager was identified Qusay Diab Abu al-Rub, 15, from the village of Qabatiya near Jenin.
A photo reportedly taken at the scene and shared on social media by the Gaza-based Shehab News Agency showed a youth lying on the ground with what looked like a bullet wound to the face.
Palestinian Red Crescent spokeswoman Errab Foqoha said a Red Crescent ambulance happened to be nearby at the time of the shooting, but was prevented from accessing the scene.
Over 170 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers since a wave of unrest spread across the occupied Palestinian territory in October.
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