2 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank

Palestinian health ministry declared Friday that two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank.

Early on Friday, 27-year-old Sarah Tarayrah was shot dead by Israeli soldiers in Hebron city, south of the West Bank.

Israeli public radio reported that a border security officer, while conducting a security check, foiled a "terrorist attack by a Palestinian woman near Al-Ibrahimi mosque in Hebron city" after she tried stabbing him with a knife.

The Israeli radio said that the officer was not hurt, but the woman was fatally shot.

Around Friday noon, the Palestinian health ministry said a Palestinian man in his fifties died as a result of tear gas grenades thrown by Israeli forces towards Palestinians at the Qalandia military checkpoint connecting Ramallah to East Jerusalem.

Hundreds of Palestinians attempted to enter East Jerusalem on the last Friday of Ramadan, which is the holy month of fasting for Muslims.

This year, the last Friday coincided with "Laylat-Al-Qadr" the eve, in which Muslims believe the holy Quran was recited to Prophet Mohammed in Mecca.

Israeli forces limited access of Palestinians into Jerusalem to those above 45 years of age.

Mounting tensions between Palestinians and Israel since last October have led to killing over 200 Palestinians and 35 Israelis, according to official reports. Endit