By Izzat Ramini
Albawaba.com – Ramallah
An unidentified young man, said to be a Russian Israeli, was killed and his car burnt in the early hours of Saturday in the West Bank town of Ramallah, said sources at Palestinian police.
The sources told Albawaba.com that the dead man was killed in the city of Ramallah, near Angelo restaurant, then was taken to the nearby village of Beitunia where his car was set ablaze, while he was inside.
According to the Palestinian police, who handed over the body to the Israeli authorities, the murder was more likely committed on a criminal background related to drug trafficking .
The Israeli radio reported that the victim is an Israeli of Russian origin. It did not give further details.
According to sources, it was apparent that the dead man was showered with bullets.
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