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Palestinian killed by Israeli tank fire near Gaza border: Gaza ministry

Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra told AFP that Mohammed al-Nabaheen was hit by tank fire and died, while two other people were hurt.

By AFP
January 22, 2019

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: A Palestinian was killed by Israeli tank fire along the Gaza border Tuesday, the health ministry in the strip said.

Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra told AFP that Mohammed al-Nabaheen was hit by tank fire and died, while two other people were hurt.

The Israeli army said it had targeted an observation post of Hamas after a soldier was lightly wounded when a bullet struck his helmet.