Israeli man shot dead by soldier over suspicion of attack
JERUSALEM (AA) – An Israeli man was shot dead by a soldier on Monday on suspicion of being a Palestinian attempting to attack him, according to local media.
Public broadcaster KAN said the incident took place at a bus stop near the central city of Ra’anana.
The Israeli man was transferred to hospital but was pronounced dead.
Another 50-year-old Israeli passerby was lightly injured in the incident.
Israeli Police said that an investigation has been launched into the incident.
The incident comes amid rising tensions across the Israeli occupied West Bank amid repeated Israeli military raids into Palestinian towns, triggering protests by Palestinian residents.
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