Palestinian man shot dead by Israeli forces while seeking work
Quick Look
- The family of Imad Ishtayeh, a young Palestinian man shot dead by Israeli forces near the West Bank barrier, stated his pursuit of work amid economic hardship led to his death.
- Israeli police confirmed he was attempting to cross illegally.
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Why It Matters
A young Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces while attempting to cross into Israel for work. His family stated that economic hardship in the Palestinian territory drove him to take this risk.
The family of a young Palestinian man who was shot dead by Israeli forces near the concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem, has told RT that his determination to find work drove him to his death.
Imad Ishtayeh’s death was confirmed by the Palestinian Health Ministry on Sunday.
His father told RT that he had been trying to cross into Israel in search of work amid deepening economic hardship in the Palestinian territory.
Israeli police have said that Imad was attempting to enter Israel illegally by crossing the barrier.
"My son went out looking for a livelihood," Haroun Ishtayeh said. "He had opened a chicken slaughterhouse business here, but people could not afford to buy chicken, they could barely afford to buy water […] And he closed down his business here."
"I told him, my son, the situation is dangerous; he told me, father, if I am destined to die, I will die here or I will die there," he added.
RT correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij reports.
Open Questions
- What specific circumstances led to the shooting?
- Were there any warnings given before the shooting?
- What is the current economic situation in the Palestinian territory as described by the family?
- What is the official Israeli investigation into the incident?
