Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village

By Ali Sawafta and Sinan Abu Mayzer

TAL, West Bank, July 24 (Reuters) - Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed near a Palestinian village on Friday in a confrontation that added to a growing toll over recent weeks as Israeli settler violence has intensified against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

The incident near the village of Tal, southwest of Nablus, took place as settler attacks on Palestinian villages have increased sharply since the start of the year, according to figures from the United Nations. ...