Palestinian shot dead near Ramallah after alleged attack

Published October 21st, 2015 - 02:22 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

A Palestinian was shot dead near Ramallah after allegedly attacking an Israeli soldier and settler near the illegal Adam settlement in the Ramallah district.

The unidentified suspect reportedly stabbed a settler in the neck near the settlement and was shot dead by Israeli forces, Israeli police spokesperson Micky Rosenfeld said.

A second suspect was detained at the scene and the area was closed off, he added.

The 19-year-old settler was reportedly seriously injured and taken to hospital for treatment.  The suspect also stabbed a female Israeli soldier before being shot dead, Israeli media reported.

An Israeli army spokesperson could not confirm whether a settler or soldier was critically wounded.

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