RAMALLAH, Sept 18 (Xinhua): Palestinian Health Ministry on Wednesday declared that a Palestinian woman was shot dead at Qalandia military checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem cities for allegedly attempting to stab an Israeli soldier.
The ministry said the 50-year-old woman, whose name was not revealed, died of bleeding wounds early in the morning.
Israeli army said that the woman was shot after being discovered with a knife, attempting to stab an Israeli soldier.
Palestinian sources said that the army forces were seen deploying quickly at the checkpoint after a woman took a wrong lane at the checkpoint and shot her in the leg.
No witnesses confirmed that she received medical aid immediately after being shot.
No other injuries were reported.
Israel army kills Palestinian woman on checkpoint
FE Team | Published: September 18, 2019 23:42:15
Israel army kills Palestinian woman on checkpoint
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