Israeli troops kill Palestinian in West Bank

Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian militant during a raid in the West Bank today, Palestinian officials said.

Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian militant during a raid in the West Bank today, Palestinian officials said.

The clash took place in the Al-Ein refugee camp in the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestinian sources said.

They named the man as Baha Khatari (26) of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine's military wing.

An Israeli military spokeswoman said a force came under fire during an operation in the camp and that explosive devices were thrown at them.

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Israeli forces often raid the West Bank searching for militants.