Palestinian fighter killed in Jenin

Israeli troops open fire on fleeing Islamic Jihad member.

Israeli troops
Israeli soldiers frequently stage raidsin the West Bank [EPA]

She said the troops opened fire when he tried to flee.

Israeli soldiers frequently raid hideouts in the West Bank, although lethal confrontations have been rare in recent weeks.

In a statement, the Israeli army said troops arrested 22 Palestinian fighters in raids in the West Bank overnight.

Source: News Agencies