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Thursday, April 16, 2026
IDF says it shot, ‘neutralized’ stone thrower in West Bank village near Jerusalem
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleStav Levaton is a military reporter for The Times of Israel
A soldier shot and “neutralized” a suspect who hurled stones at troops during an operation in the West Bank village of Beit Duqqu earlier today, the military says.
According to the IDF, the incident occurred amid a violent disturbance that broke out during operational activity in the village, which is located northwest of Jerusalem.
The official Palestinian Authority news agency WAFA reports that clashes erupted during a large-scale Israeli operation in the village, with troops conducting searches of homes and detaining several residents for questioning.
It says a Palestinian man was shot and critically wounded during the raid, citing the Palestinian Red Crescent, which says its crews were prevented by Israeli forces from reaching the injured individual.
The Times of Israel Community.