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GAZA, July 30 (KUNA) -- One Palestinian was killed and two others injured
early on Monday when Israeli troops opened fire at a checkpoint east of
occupied Jerusalem.
Local radio stations reported that Akram Abo Badie, 50, was killed when
Israeli troops opened fire at him. Two more Palestinians were also wounded in
the attack at Al-Zaeem checkpoint east of Jerusalem.
The radio added that the wounded were immediately rushed to Ramallah
government hospital for treatment.
For his part, Spokesman of the Israeli Army claimed that the Palestinians
who were in the car did not stop at the checkpoint, a matter which prompted
the troops to open fire. (end)
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