Israeli forces kill gunman, teacher in West Bank raid, Palestinians say

Violence in the West Bank has surged over the past year, following stepped-up raids by Israel in response to a spate of Palestinian street attacks in its cities.

The daughter of 57-year-old teacher Jawad Bouaqneh reacts as mourners carry his and 28-year-old militant Adham Jabbarin bodies during their funeral, in Jenin, in the West Bank January 19, 2023.

(photo credit: MOHAMAD TOROKMAN/REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

JANUARY 19, 2023 05:51

Updated: JANUARY 19, 2023 15:46

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