Escalating Violence: Palestinian Gunman in Qalqilya Incident

A Palestinian youth opened fire in the West Bank city of Qalqilya, injuring an Israeli civilian and two Palestinians before being killed by Israeli troops. The attacker, identified as an 18-year-old and linked to Hamas, highlights increasing violence in the region amid Gaza conflict escalation.

A Palestinian youth opened fire in the occupied West Bank city of Qalqilya, injuring an Israeli civilian and two Palestinians, before being killed by Israeli troops, the military reported on Monday.

The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the shooter as an 18-year-old local resident. Photographs from his social media show him in a military-style outfit, brandishing an assault rifle and ammunition. The Islamist group Hamas claimed the attacker as one of their members.

Violence has been on the rise in the West Bank, with both military raids and civilian attacks increasing, particularly following the conflict escalation in Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies.)