One person shot and killed near Arab Israeli protests in Lod

One person was shot and killed and another injured in the city of Lod after midnight Monday, medics say.

The incident occurs close to a protest by Arab Israelis in solidarity with Palestinians clashing with Israeli forces in East Jerusalem.

Police are investigating if the shooting is connected to the protest.

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