Two Martyrs Shot by Occupation Forces in Al-Khader Town and Their Bodies Held

SadaNews - The Ministry of Health announced early this Thursday that the Civil Affairs Authority informed them of the martyrdom of two citizens, shot by Israeli occupation forces in Al-Khader town, south of Bethlehem, with their bodies being held.

Local sources stated that the martyrs were: "Ahmad Ali Salah, 16 years old, and Mohamed Khaled Aleyan Issa, 17 years old."

The occupation forces had opened fire on at least four children and teenagers near the 'Al-Abbara' area on the western side of Al-Khader town, adjacent to the colonial road number (60), resulting in injuries.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that the occupation forces prevented its teams from reaching the area to provide aid to the injured.

Local sources indicated that the occupation forces arrested two of the injured, while the remaining injuries were transported to hospitals in Bethlehem.