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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Palestinian man said shot in leg at West Bank checkpoint
A Palestinian man suffers moderate wounds after being shot in the leg by Israeli soldiers close to Barta’a checkpoint, southwest of Jenin in the West Bank, according to the official Palestinian Authority news agency WAFA.
Ma’amun Mohammad Saleem Qalalwa, 27, was allegedly shot by the checkpoint close to the security barrier. The report does not specify the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The Israel Defense Forces does not immediately respond to a request for comment.
— Aaron Boxerman