Israeli forces kill Palestinian near major West Bank checkpoint

NABLUS,(ST)– Israeli forces today killed a Palestinian near Huwara military checkpoint, south of Nablus city, according to local sources and witnesses.

They confirmed that Israeli forces shot a Palestinian driving a white Hyundai near the checkpoint at point-blank range, first injuring him before he was declared dead.

The Palestinian was identified as 29-year-old Bilal Adnan Rawajbeh from Iraq Tayeh village, east of Nablus. He served as a legal advisor holding the rank of a captain in the Preventive Security Forces, one of the Palestinian Authorty’s security services.

Rawajbeh was left to bleed to death by the Israeli soldiers who closed the checkpoint in both directions and prevented Palestinian medics from approaching the scene.

Many Palestinians are injured or killed in similar incidents under the pretext of alleged stabbing attempts.

Haifaa Mafalani

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