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Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian

RAMALLAH, West Bank, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teenager Monday following an argument in the West Bank city of Hebron, Palestinian Security sources said.

Witnesses said the 18-year-old Palestinian engaged in a heated argument with an Israeli soldier who was patrolling the city's old town with other troops.

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Israeli army sources said the Palestinian tried to stab the Israeli soldier, but witnesses said the teenager was not carrying any weapons.

It was the first incident in the West Bank since a truce was declared last week by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

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