Middle East News
Armed Palestinian militant killed in West Bank (Extra)
Jul 12, 2007, 15:35 GMT
Tel Aviv - A Palestinian militant was shot and killed by the Israeli military near the West Bank city of Tulkarm Thursday, witnesses and the military said.
According to a military spokeswoman an armed Palestinian opened fire on soldiers at a checkpoint near the city. The soldiers fired back, killing the militant. She added that an AK-47 assault rifle as well as what appeared to be a suicide belt were found on the body.
© 2007 dpa - Deutsche Presse-AgenturCOMMENT
blog comments powered by DisqusLatest Headlines in Middle East
- 1. Jerusalem prelate tells Arab Spring youth to have confidence
- 2. More than 100 killed in Syria ahead of ceasefire deadline
- 3. At least 43 killed in Syria, despite UN criticism
- 4. 19 killed in Syria as ceasefire deadline approaches
- 5. Pilgrims flock to Jerusalem for Easter, Passover
Older Talkback
