Middle East crisis: 16-year-old boy reportedly killed during Israeli raid near Ramallah – as it happened
by Martin Belam and Geneva Abdul from World news | The Guardian on (#6K2K9)
Palestinian Authority ministry of health said the killing of Mustafa Abu Shalbak happened in the early morning hours. This live blog is closed
Israeli media is reporting that one person has been killed and several wounded in Margaliot in northern Israel, which is close to the UN-drawn blue line that separates Lebanon and Israel.
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I am deeply concerned that in this powder keg, any spark could lead to a much broader conflagration. This would have implications for every country in the Middle East, and many beyond it. It is imperative to do everything possible to avoid a wider conflagration.
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