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Palestinian teen ‘killed’ during Israeli army raid at West Bank refugee camp

Israeli gunfire killed Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri, 14, in the Askar refugee camp, outside Nablus in West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said.

Palestinian teen ‘killed’ during Israeli army raid at West Bank refugee camp

A Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli military forces during a raid in the West Bank, according to Palestinian health authorities. The victim, 14-year-old Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri, was shot in the chest during the operation in the Askar refugee camp near Nablus. The Israeli military is reportedly investigating the incident.

In a separate incident, an Israeli and a Palestinian were wounded. The Palestinian Red Crescent stated that Ajouri was hit by live ammunition and died at Nablus National Hospital. His uncle said that the teen had stepped outside during the army raid. The Israeli army has stated that they are verifying the information.

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