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Palestinian minister dies after West Bank protest

December 10, 2014 12:33
Ziad Abu Ein with Israeli soldiers (Photo: Twitter)
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A Palestinian minister has died after clashing with Israeli soldiers at a protest in the West Bank today.

Ziad Abu Ein, a minister without portfolio, appeared to be arguing with IDF soldiers near the Turmusiya village.

One witness claimed he was pushed by soldiers. Others claimed that he was suffocated by tear gas.

Mr Abu Ein died before reaching a hospital in Ramallah.

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