(ANSA) - TEL AVIV, APRIL 14 - Two Palestinians were killed this morning in firefights with the Israeli army near Jenin in the West Bank.
This was announced by the local health ministry.
The incident occurred during an army operation in the area.
The dead today are added to the two killed last night in clashes in Huassan (Bethlehem) and Silwad (Ramallah): among them a 14-year-old protester.
Today's incident occurred in the village of Kafr Dan (Jenin).
According to preliminary information, Mustafa Abu al-Rabe Shas Kamamji, the brother of one of six militiamen escaped from the Israeli Gilboa prison, was killed during an operation by the Israeli army, and then captured.
Fourteen-year-old Kazi Hamaamra was killed last night in Hussan (Bethlehem).
According to the Israeli military radio, he was shot by soldiers while he was throwing stones and incendiary bottles.
Local sources point out that he was an al-Fatah activist.
A protest strike is being observed in Bethlehem today.
Last night, a Palestinian other - Amir Hamad, 22 - was shot dead during an army raid.
It had been conducted, according to military radio, to thwart an attack that should have taken place before the celebration of Passover, which will begin tomorrow evening.
A state of maximum tension reigns throughout the West Bank today, both Israeli and Palestinian sides affirm.
(HANDLE).