The violence cast doubt on commitments made by Israeli and Palestinian leaders aimed at de-escalating tensions in the West Bank.
Israeli forces in the Palestinian town of Huwara on Feb. 26. Photo: Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
made by Israeli and Palestinian officials earlier Sunday aimed at de-escalating tensions in the West Bank will succeed.Israeli officials said a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis as they were driving through Huwara, near the city of Nablus early Sunday. No group immediately claimed responsibility and the shooter remained at large by Sunday afternoon.
A 37-year-old Palestinian man was killed and several others injured, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent.What they're saying: The Palestinian Presidency blamed Israel and specifically pointed to the "positions of some ministers of this extreme right-wing government." The Israeli government includes"This terrorism and whoever stands behind it aims to destroy and thwart the international efforts exerted to try to get out of the current crisis," the statement added. The Palestinian Presidency urged the U.S. to lead the international community in pressing Israel to stop attacks against Palestinians.
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