Two Palestinians killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza with three others shot dead in West Bank

Violent clashes in the occupied West Bank have left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers dead.

The Israeli military announced it was preparing for an ‘extensive’ operation in the West Bank.

Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers have been shot dead during a confrontation near a village in the occupied West Bank.

Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.

In a video of the incident, two armed men in civilian clothing, as well as at least one Israeli soldier, are shown pointing their weapons at a group of Palestinians who had gathered in a field

‘Friction’ broke out between Israeli settlers and Palestinians during efforts to extinguish a fire, official says