Palestinian gunmen killed near West Bank Samaritan community - BBC News

The gunmen had opened fire on Israeli troops guarding the tiny Samaritan community, Israel says.

4 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, EPA-EFEImage caption, Israel says troops returned fire after coming under attackBy Raffi BergBBC NewsThree Palestinians have been shot dead after opening fire on Israeli soldiers near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Israel's military has said.

The troops were guarding the Samaritans, a tiny community which traces its origins back to biblical Israelite tribes.

Security camera footage shows a figure shooting at two soldiers who return fire before a two-minute gun battle.

It comes amid spiralling Israeli-Palestinian tensions in the West Bank.

Since the start of the year, more than 160 Palestinians - militants and civilians - have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip.

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