At least two Palestinians were killed Tuesday as Israel launched a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, the Palestinian health ministry and the Israeli army said.The military said troops opened fire and "eliminated" two Palestinians who had attempted to steal a soldier's weapon as the "counterterrorism operation" was underway in the old city of Nablus.

Israeli troops fatally shot two siblings during raid in Nablus, says Palestinian Health Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı

Additional operations in the Menashe area led to the arrest of four wanted individuals, as well as over 10,000 NIS in terror funds being confiscated.

Israel approved a massive expansion of Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank this week in a move described as a continuation of de facto annexation of the territory.

Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli troops fatally shot siblings during military raid in Nablus - Anadolu Ajansı

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that 22 new settlements will be established in the West Bank.

Israeli soldiers have barred journalists from entering villages in the West Bank on a planned tour organized by the directors of Oscar-winning movie “No Other Land."

"I believe in his innocence and am certain that he will continue to be promoted in rank, as is fitting for a man who acted with integrity and dedication," said Ben-Gvir.