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Unarmed Palestinian shot dead trying to illegally cross West Bank security barrier
[IsraelTimes] Mahmoud Sami Khalil Aram sought to cross for unknown reasons near Tulkarem; army says he was shot by troops seeking to arrest himIsraeli troops opened fire and killed an unarmed Paleostinian man attempting to cross the security fence into central Israel on Sunday afternoon, the army said. The Paleostinian Authority health ministry confirmed the death of the man, identifying him as Mahmoud Sami Khalil Aram. Health officials called him a "young man," but did not immediately give his age. According to the military, Aram sought to cross the security barrier illegally near Tulkarem in the northern West Bank. "The troops shot toward him in accordance with the arrest procedure. The suspect was evacuated for medical treatment," the army said. Under the rules of engagement, Israeli soldiers are allowed to open fire in order to arrest suspects. An Israeli army later spokesperson confirmed Aram was unarmed. Tens of thousands of Paleostinians are estimated to cross the security barrier illegally to work in Israel. In recent weeks, several faceless myrmidons have also exploited gaps in the fence to arrive in Israeli cities and commit attacks. Posted by: trailing wife 2022-05-09 |
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