Israeli forces killed seven Palestinians in multiple incidents across the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry has said.

At least 73 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers after Israel intensified its bombardment of Gaza, according to the ministry.

The latest fatalities were four people killed during an “attack by the occupation (Israel)” on Nur Shams refugee camp in the northern West Bank, the ministry said.

The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the Nur Shams fatalities when contacted by AFP.

Troops were “continuing to operate in the camp to thwart terror activity”, an army statement said.

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