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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
IDF probing killing of Palestinian man in West Bank amid clash with settlers
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF and police have launched investigations into the killing of a Palestinian man in the West Bank village of Wadi Rahhal near Bethlehem last night.
According to the IDF, the incident began after Palestinians hurled stones at Israeli vehicles on a highway in the area. Israeli settlers arrived in the village area to confront the Palestinians and a clash erupted, according to the military.
IDF troops who were dispatched to the scene opened fire, hitting several Palestinians amid the clash.
The IDF says it is aware that a man was shot dead amid the incident and three others were wounded.
The slain man was named as Khalil Salem Khalawi, 37, although some reports said his surname was Ziadeh. He is an Israeli citizen but lived in the West Bank Palestinian village.
The IDF has launched an investigation into the conduct of the troops, while police are also investigating the clash between the civilians and settlers.
Chants during the farewell of Khalil Salem Ziada (37), a Palestinian man who was shot dead yesterday by Israeli settlers during a terror attack in Wadi Rahhal, south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. pic.twitter.com/M1lrlcEKVR
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