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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Young man shot dead overnight in East Jerusalem
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleA 22-year-old was shot and killed overnight in Silwan, a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, police say.
The young man was brought to the hospital along with his brother, who was injured lightly by the gunfire. The former was pronounced dead by medical staff.
The victim is identified as Silwan resident Hussein Issa by local Arabic outlets.
Police say its forces are currently operating in the neighborhood, searching for suspects after launching an investigation into the fatal shooting.
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