Palestinian Boy Killed By Israeli Gunfire Near Ramallah

A Palestinian boy was killed on Friday by Israeli army gunfire near Ramallah, a medical official has said.



Arrawa Hammad, 14, was shot in the head with live ammunition by an Israeli sniper during clashes in Silwad village in the Ramallah province, Ahmed al-Beitawi, director of the Ramallah Medical Center, told Anadolu Agency.



The boy had succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital, al-Beitawi added.



AA has learned that Hammad had held dual U.S.-Palestinian citizenship.



At least ten other Palestinians were injured by rubber bullets – and one by live ammunition – during the clashes, which remain ongoing.



Eyewitnesses have confirmed to AA that the Israeli army had surrounded the area and was preventing people from entering or leaving the village.



By Anees Barghouthy



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