Palestinian killed by Israeli fire in West Bank clashes
ABC News
Palestinian authorities say a man was shot and killed by Israeli fire during clashes in the occupied West Bank
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian during clashes Friday in the occupied West Bank, health authorities in the territory said.
According to a statement, 31-year-old Jamil Abu Ayyash suffered a gunshot wound to the head during clashes in the northern West Bank town of Beita. After being shot, he was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The Palestinian Red Crescent medical service says the Israeli army fired live bullets, as well as rubber-coated bullets and tear gas at dozens of protesters during he clashes. The medical service also said the army closed off nearby roads, which made it difficult for an ambulance to get to the scene. There were no reports of any other serious injuries.
The army said no live rounds were used and that the troops opened fire with rubber bullets in response to Palestinians hurling rocks and burning tires.
