What's happened
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir faced criticism for defending a Border Police officer involved in the shooting death of a 13-year-old Palestinian boy during riots in East Jerusalem. The incident occurred during clashes in the Shuafat refugee camp, with conflicting reports on the circumstances leading to the boy's death.
Why it matters
The shooting of the Palestinian boy has sparked tensions and raised concerns about the use of force by Israeli security forces during clashes in East Jerusalem. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan, and highlights the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
What the papers say
The Times of Israel reported on the rebuke faced by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for his involvement in defending the Border Police officer. The Guardian provided details on the fatal shooting of the Palestinian boy by Israeli border police at the Shuafat refugee camp. Additionally, The Times of Israel covered the shooting of the 13-year-old Palestinian boy by police during clashes in East Jerusalem.
How we got here
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have long been a source of conflict in the region, with periodic outbreaks of violence and clashes. The incident in East Jerusalem comes against the backdrop of ongoing disputes over land, sovereignty, and security concerns, with both sides often presenting conflicting narratives of events.
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