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Palestinian killed by Israeli fire N. West Bank

RAMALLAH, Dec 3 (KUNA) -- A Palestinian was killed by Israeli fire in Allar village north of Tulkarm city of the West Bank, it was reported here Monday.
According to eyewitnesses, Israeli forces gunned down 38-year-old Hatem Shadid in Allar village, in which he succumbed to his injuries.
The Israeli side, meanwhile, said the army troops chased and opened fire on the car Shadid was driving, in suspicion of an attempted attack.
Israeli sources claimed that five soldiers were injured during the chase. (end) nq.hs KUNA 031537 Dec 12NNNN