Palestinian youth killed by Israeli army near Ofer prison in Ramallah, others shot and injured


A Palestinian youth was shot dead and others injured by live fire during confrontations with Israeli forces at predawn Thursday in front of Ofer Israeli prison in the town of Beitunia, west of Ramallah, said medical sources.

Sources informed WAFA that a Palestinian youth, who was identified as 21-year-old Fadi Moayad Badran, from the village of Beit Ur al-Tahta to the west of Ramallah, died of critical gunshot wounds to the chest sustained by Israeli forces live bullets in confrontations that erupted in front of Ofer prison.

At least four other youths were injured by live fire in their extremities, whereas two people were injured after falling down during the Israeli army attack.

Earlier tonight, the occupation forces stormed the neighborhoods near the “Ofer” military prison located in Beitunia, west of Ramallah, leading to confrontations, during which forces attacked Palestinians with live bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas bombs.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA