Palestinians: Israel military kills 2 during West Bank raid.
3 October
The Israeli military shot and killed two Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank early Monday, Palestinian officials said.The military alleged that the men tried to ram their car into soldiers, a claim that could not be independently verified. Palestinians and rights group often accuse Israeli troops of using excessive force against Palestinians, who live under a 55-year military occupation with no end in sight. Israel says it follows strict rules of engagement and opens fire in life-threatening situations.