Several Palestinian residents suffocate in confrontations south of Nablus

NABLUS: Several Palestinians suffocated this evening during confrontations with Israeli forces in the town of Qusra to the south of Nablus, according to local sources.

Sources told WAFA that Israeli forces stormed the southern area of the said town, spurring confrontations with residents.

Forces attacked residents with stun grenades and tear gas canisters, causing a number of residents to suffocate.

Earlier today, the occupation soldiers set up a checkpoint in the southeastern area of the town and proceeded to check residents’ cell phones and identity cards.

Source: Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA