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Palestinian Killed in Israeli Operation in East Jerusalem

Published March 25, 2026, 17:02
Palestinian Killed in Israeli Operation in East Jerusalem

A Palestinian was killed during a nighttime operation by Israeli forces in East Jerusalem, targeting suspects involved in terrorist activities. Israeli police announced that the deceased attempted to seize the weapon of an officer, who reacted and neutralized him. The Palestinian news agency Wafa identified the deceased as 21-year-old Kasem Skirat. The operation was carried out jointly by police and a special border guard unit in the Jabal Mukaber area, in the Palestinian sector of East Jerusalem, which Israel occupied and annexed in 1967. Three other suspects were arrested during the operation. Israeli police have not released further details regarding the charges faced by the detainees. The incident comes amid a period of heightened tension in the region, with frequent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians.