The IDF declines to comment on the death of a Palestinian teenager identified as a volunteer medic during overnight clashes in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, saying only that troops were responding to a “violent riot” in the area.
In a statement, the army says that during “operational activity in Dheisheh Refugee Camp, southwest of Bethlehem, a violent riot was instigated.”
“Dozens of rioters hurled blocks and firebombs at the troops, who responded with riot dispersal means,” the IDF says.
The IDF says it received a report regarding an injured Palestinian, but does not give further details.
Earlier, the Palestinian health ministry identified the teen as 17-year-old Sajid Muzher.
The Palestinian Medical Relief Society confirmed Muzher was working with them, saying in a statement he was shot while trying to treat a person wounded in clashes.
— with AFP
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