Recent clashes in the West Bank have led to the deaths of several Palestinians. Reports indicate that during a settler raid in a West Bank town, three Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli forces, which have been responding to violence from settlers in the region. Meanwhile, a tragic incident near Ramallah saw the killing of a 13-year-old boy by Israeli troops, who cited a confrontation with armed Palestinians as the reason for their actions. Human rights groups have condemned the continued violence, noting a surge in attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian communities. The Palestinian Authority has condemned these incidents and called for international action against such aggressions.