A Palestinian woman was shot dead by Israeli forces on Tuesday near the settlement of Ariel in the northern occupied West Bank, after allegedly attempting to carry out a stabbing attack.

Israeli occupation forces shot a Palestinian girl near the settlement of Ariel, claiming she had attempted a stabbing attack. She was pronounced dead from her critical injuries.

Israeli media reported that the woman was armed with a knife and attempted to carry out an attack at the Jit Junction near Salfit, but was neutralized without any injuries to soldiers or settlers.