Two British-Israeli sisters who died in a capturing within the West Bank have been named by Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

The sisters, who've been named as Maya and Rina Dee, had been 20 and 15 respectively, in keeping with native media.

Their mom was additionally critically injured within the assault close to the Hamra settlement - about 30 miles north of Jerusalem - and needed to be airlifted to hospital.

Their father witnessed the incident from a separate automobile following behind, native officers stated.

The household lived within the Efrat settlement, close to the Palestinian metropolis of Bethlehem, in keeping with its mayor Oded Revivi.

Mr Netanyahu shared his "condolences" with their family on Twitter on Saturday night.

He named the "wonderful sisters" whereas sharing footage of the pair.

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"In these moments, if the family is fighting for its life, and together with the entire nation of Israel, I pray for its safety, and we all send our condolences and strength to this dear family in this moment of great sorrow," Mr Netanyahu stated.

Sky News Middle East correspondent Ali Bunkall stated it is believed the British victims of the West Bank assault moved to Israel in round 2005.

Mr Netanyahu and defence minister Yoav Gallant visited the location of the capturing late on Friday.

"It's just a matter of time, and not much time, until we settle the score," Mr Netanyahu stated on the go to.

Roadblocks had been set as much as attempt to discover the attackers.

No group has claimed duty however a Hamas spokesman hailed it as "retaliation for the crimes dedicated by Israel within the West Bank and the Al Aqsa mosque".

A UK Foreign Office spokesperson had stated in an earlier assertion: "We are saddened to hear about the deaths of two British-Israeli citizens and the serious injuries sustained by a third individual.

"The UK requires all events throughout the area to de-escalate tensions."

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Middle East minister Lord Ahmad stated: "I condemn yesterday's assaults within the West Bank, killing two British-Israeli nationals and injuring one different, and in Tel Aviv the place an Italian nationwide was killed and British nationals had been injured."

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: "I'm shocked by stories of the killing of two British sisters in an appalling and cowardly assault within the West Bank.

"My thoughts are with their family and loved ones. More civilian victims of this cycle of violence show the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate."

Tensions remained excessive on Saturday because the Israeli army stated that three rockets had been launched on the nation from Syria, whereas a Palestinian was reported to have been shot lifeless within the West Bank by Israeli forces.

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