78-year-old Palestinian Said Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza

Israeli army says it is looking into report by Gaza's health ministry that the man died after Israeli troops opened fire on civilian homes in the center of the Strip

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Oct 02, 2018 8:45 PM

A 78-year-old Palestinian man was killed by Israeli fire that targeted the central Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gaza's Health Ministry said.

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