Israel’s latest attack on the occupied West Bank has killed a Palestinian Minister who was taking part in protests in the area.
The victim is Ziyad Abu Ein، who is Palestinian appointed Minister delegating the issues that has risen over the planned housing projects in the occupied West Bank by Israel and also the head of Anti-Wall Settlement Commission.
Abu Ein died at Ramallah hospital today after inhaling gas released during the protest near the village of Turmusayya، and in addition to this the Palestinian Minister was hit on the chest by an Israeli soldier according to the witness accounts of a Reuters photographer and people at the site of incident.
Following the death of Abu Ein، Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has strongly condemned the act of violence and stated “all necessary steps” will be taken after an investigation into the death of Abu Ein is carried out. Furthermore stating that، this cowardice act of Israel will not be accepted.
Meanwhile، Israeli authorities have stated that they have initiated a separate investigation for the incur of Abu Ein’s demise.
With this new assault، analysts and experts coincide with the already hostile neighbors going deeper into confrontation and as per reports security parameters have been increased and made even stiff.