An Israeli settler rammed into two Palestinians in Israel-occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.

The ministry said in a statement a man was seriously injured and his wife sustained moderate injuries in the attack in the northern city of Qalqiliya.

According to Palestinian figures, more than 240 Palestinians have been killed since an uptick in Israeli-Palestinian violence began in October of last year.

Israel, for its part, says 42 Israelis have been killed by Palestinians over the same period.

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A laborer walks near a construction vehicle in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Shilo, near Ramallah October 6, 2016. REUTERS

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