An Israeli soldier today shot at point-blank a Palestinian youth following a scuffle between them in central Huwwara to the south of Nablus, according to video footage of the shooting.
The video showed the soldier shooting the youth at point-blank after they engaged in a scuffle. The youth was identified as Ammar Mefleh, 22, from the village of Osrin to the south of Nablus.
Israeli forces present at the scene prevented residents and ambulances from providing aid to the injured youth, spurring clashes with residents.
The ministry of health said the General Authority for Civil Affairs informed the ministry that the youth died of his critical wounds.
Source: Palestine News and Information Agency