The brother of a Palestinian teenager who died in unclear circumstances in October was among three Palestinians – including one suspected attacker – killed on Friday by Israeli fire, authorities said.
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Another man was reportedly shot dead in clashes near the Gaza border fence in the center of the Strip.
The ministry said that 55-year-old Issa Haroub was killed by Israeli forces under the pretext that he attempted to run over Israeli soldiers in Halhoul near Hebron.
Irshaid’s 17-year-old sister Dania was killed six weeks ago after trying to stab security forces, according to Israeli police.
As per the Israeli army, Ershied had lost his life at the time of a riot in which hundreds of Palestinians attacked forces by hurling stones and fire bombs and rolling burning tires towards troops. The Palestinian Ministry of Health identified him as Sami Madi, in his 30s.
Erekat said the anger that fueled support for groups like Islamic State was undermining people like him who had attempted to negotiate peace with Israel and had been treated instead to the expansion of Israeli settlements on the West Bank.
The mother (L) of Palestinian Odai Irsheed, who medics said was shot and killed by Israeli troops du …
Hours earlier, shots were fired at the West Bank’s Gilboa checkpoint Friday morning.
Earlier, a Palestinian gunman opened fire at soldiers at a West Bank checkpoint before he was wounded and fled the scene, according to the Israeli defense ministry. Fortunately, there were no reports of casualties.
Israel blames incitement by political and religious leaders for the violence. Many sympathise with Hamas calls for Israel’s destruction.
“If (Israel) wants to make us suffer by stealing and keeping the bodies of the martyrs, we will make it suffer by being patient and resilient”, he told AFP.
Family refuted the Israeli claims saying that their daughter had crossed two Israeli checkpoints before she was killed, which means that she would have been caught if she acquired a knife. She said Israeli forces were searching for the suspect who fled in a van.
Three Palestinians were shot during the clashes, one resident said.
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In Gaza, Hamas mobilised thousands of demonstrators in several locations to mark its 28th birthday.
