Israeli Army Kills A Palestinian, Injures 64, In Ramallah
May 18, 2021 – – IMEMC News
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Israeli soldiers killed, Tuesday, one Palestinian and injured at least 64, during protests in Ramallah, in central West Bank, and opened fire at reporters and medics. The Israeli army also reported that two soldiers were injured.
Media sources in Ramallah said the soldiers attacked Palestinian protesters near the al-Biereh city, and fired dozens of live rounds, gas bombs, concussion grenades, and rubber-coated steel bullets at them.
They added that the soldiers killed a young man, identified as Mohammad Ishaq Hmeid , 25, in addition to shooting at least 64 with live rounds and rubber-coated steel bullets and causing dozens to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation.
The Health Ministry in Ramallah has confirmed that Hmeid, from Beit Anan town, northwest of occupied Jerusalem, suffered a serious injury to the chest before he was rushed to Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah, where he succumbed to his wounds.
The Health Ministry added that six of the injured Palestinians suffered serious wounds.
It added that the soldiers also directly targeted a Palestinian ambulance with several rounds of live ammunition, in addition to firing at reporters and press cars.