Two Palestinians shot in Hebron clashes with West Bank settlers and IDF troops, medics say

Two Palestinians were shot in Hebron, West Bank, during clashes with Israeli settlers and IDF troops. According to Haaretz, the victims were a father and son who were trying to prevent Israeli settlers from committing arson. Israeli forces and settlers allegedly prevented ambulances from reaching them, leaving them bleeding for about 40 minutes.

The incident occurred amid rising tensions and violence in the West Bank. In the village of Qusra, Israeli settlers had surrounded Palestinian homes, cutting off water and electricity supplies. According to reports from France 24, human rights activists had reached the isolated homes on foot and left food outside for the trapped residents.

Pope Leo called for an end to violence against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank, urging the international community to take steps towards a two-state solution for a "fair and lasting peace." The Pope's remarks were reported by multiple outlets, including Live Mint, Al-Monitor, and Free Malaysia Today.

Brief written by urgent.news from Haaretz, France 24, Live Mint, Al-Monitor, Free Malaysia Today — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.