IDF says one dead, several wounded from troops’ fire in Palestinian village, after reports of teen being killed

The IDF says troops opened fire on Palestinian rioters in the West Bank village of Jaljilya earlier today, killing one person and wounding several others, after Israeli settlers raided the village.

Palestinian media reported earlier that a 16-year-old was shot dead there.

The military says that troops and Border Police officers were dispatched to Jaljilya, near Ramallah, following reports that a group of settlers had entered the village to search for a herd of sheep that was allegedly stolen from an illegal settler outpost constructed in Area A of the West Bank, which is governed by the Palestinian Authority.

When the forces arrived, the army says, they worked to escort all of the Israelis out of the village, “prevent confrontations,” and also take out the stolen livestock.

The IDF says several of those suspected of stealing the herd were detained and handed over to the police for questioning.

As the troops left the village, “a violent riot developed, which included stone throwing,” the military says, adding that troops responded with riot dispersal means and live fire at “main instigators.”

The IDF says it is aware that “several suspects” were wounded and one person was killed “by the forces’ gunfire.” It says the incident is under further investigation.