Israeli forces claim to have shot and killed three armed Palestinians in Nablus, occupied West Bank, today (July 25).

According to Palestinian media, the killing was an "ambush" which followed an attempted attack on Israeli forces near a Jewish settlement.

The identities of the three individuals who were shot today have not been revealed yet. The vehicle they were travelling on was seized.

According to local sources, the Israeli military has prevented journalists and medical staff from entering the area.

RESTRICTION SUMMARY: Nablus- 25 July 2023. Israeli security forces inspect the scene of a shooting attack near the West Bank city of Nablus

0.1 SOUNDBITE (in Arabic) Red Crescent volunteer, Khalil Qaddumi

STORYLINE:

Three Palestinians have Tuesday been killed after Israeli forces opened fire at their vehicle in al-Tur area in the West Bank city of Nablus, according to a statement by the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

Israeli forces prevented medical staff from approaching the scene before proceeding to seize the bodies of the three slain Palestinians, whose identities haven't been revealed yet.

Additionally, the soldiers also seized the targeted vehicle.

According to eyewitnesses, Israeli forces deliberately targeted surveillance cameras in the area in an attempt to hide evidence from the scene.

Israeli forces closed the area for several hours, preventing journalists and medical staff from entering.

They also closed the metal gate set up at the entrance of Jabal Jarzim and prevented citizens from entering or leaving.