Police shoot autistic Palestinian, minister apologizes Abroad

The incident was in the narrow streets of the Old City in East Jerusalem. According to a police statement, the man was carrying something that looked like a gun. The police patrol asked the man to stop. After that, a foot chase arose that involved shooting.

“The incident in which Iyad Halak was shot is really sorry and we share in the family’s grief,” said Gantz at the weekly session of the Israeli cabinet. “I’m sure this will be investigated quickly and conclusions drawn.”

Violence in East Jerusalem and the West Bank has flared up in recent days. Friday, a man drove into a group of military personnel near the city of Ramallah. He was shot dead. On Monday, a man was shot who according to the police wanted to stab a policeman.

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