Josep Borrell, the EU’s chief diplomat, condemned the shooting of a young A Palestinian by an Israeli soldier in occupied West Bank.
Condemnation comes in the name of deadly The incident, which occurred earlier on Friday, sparked widespread outrage and sparked A.J call for Investigation.
Palestinian activists shared a video on social media of An Israeli soldier during a fight with a young man in Hawara town to the south of Nablus city.
Such as young man, who Ammar Muflih, who tried to escape, was shot at point blank range by the Israeli soldier, severely injuring him. The Palestinian pronunciation later dead.
“The killing of A 22-year-old Palestinian on Friday by the Israeli security forces was latest Example of last rise in Burrell said in a permit.
Later in On that day, the European Union condemned Israel use of fatal force against Palestinians in In the West Bank, citing the killing of 10 Palestinians by Israeli forces in just 72 hours.
The European Union said 2022 was the “deadliest year”. year since 2006, with 140 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Burrell called for Investigate accidents took place in Western Bank.
calls for Investigation
“Those responsible He should be fully held accountable.” added.
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday also He strongly condemned the “summary execution” and the recent escalation of Violence and civilian casualties in The occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
“we call on The Israeli authorities should take the necessary measures to prevent further escalation of stress and loss of spirits in The regionRead a statement from the ministry.
“we wish May God have mercy on our Palestinian brothers and sisters who They lost their lives in Incidents and offer our condolences to the state of Palestine and here people,” He. She added.
Israeli police on On the other hand, said the Palestinian in The question was armed with a knife. had claimed first Try to enter vehicle of Israeli couple. Then he was shot driveran officer in the army on He left. Then it was reported that he inflicted a deep wound on temple of A police officer is nearby.
Try another police officer arrest striker. video shows a fight between the two, with two more men involved as well.
“terrifled”
According to the Israeli police, the Palestinian tried to snatch the gun from the policeman. The gun He can be seen falling to the ground. Then the officer withdrew out from a pistol and shoots a Palestinian. He got scared for his life, his life of others in said the officer.
Palestinian news Wafa news agency reported that the Palestinian was injured hit with four bullets. Israeli soldiers She wrote that he prevented Palestinian ambulances from reaching the scene.
United nations special Envoy wrote Tor Wiensland in Tweet that he was “freaked out” by killing of Palestinian. Incidents like this must be fully and promptly investigated responsible Accounting.”
However, a spokesman for the Israeli Foreign Ministry criticized the style of the comment, saying that they had distorted the facts.
Pro-Israel Twitter users also He defended the police officer’s actions, calling them a legitimate defense.
the situation in Tension prevails in the occupied West Bank for months. distance series of attacks on The Israelis who started in March, the army was carrying out more raids there.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, 159 Palestinians were killed year in Connection with military operations, in clashes or in attacks of Their own. In Israel and the West Bank, 31 civilians and security forces were killed in attacks this year.
