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Israelis kill Palestinian shepherd
Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank killed a 68-year-old Palestinian shepherd on Wednesday who was carrying a shotgun as protection against rustlers.
- Reuters
- Published: 23:43 October 29, 2008
Jenin: Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank killed a 68-year-old Palestinian shepherd on Wednesday who was carrying a shotgun as protection against rustlers.
The Israeli army said Mohammad Abahereh opened fire at soldiers on routine patrol and they shot back, killing him.
Abahereh's son, Taher, said: "He was locking the gate and he heard something around us. He thought that it was thieves, so he went out with his shotgun and was shot."
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