Israeli aggression on refugee camp kills three Palestinians, injures six

Three Palestinians were killed and six injured in Israeli aggression on Balata refugee camp, east Nablus on Monday.

A press release by the Palestinian Ministry of Health mentioned that Fathi Rizq was 30 years old, whereas Abdullah Abu Hamdan was 24 and Mohammd Zeitoun 32, and added that the six injured were transported to nearby hospitals.

Eyewitnesses told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that occupation forces broke into the camp and blocked entryways making it difficult for emergency responders to arrive in time.

The forces dispersed snipers across building roofs, besieged a number of houses and blew up others.

Moreover, armed clashes took place and occupation forces detained five youths prior to withdrawal.

Palestinian factions and forces declared a strike in mourning of those of lost their lives.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to take a stance against such aggression and provide protection to the Palestinian people.

Since the beginning of the year, Israeli occupation forces killed 156 Palestinians.

Source: Kuwait News Agency