West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli settler charged in Palestinian activist's death
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with "reckless manslaughter" in connection with the killing of a prominent Palestinian activist, Al Jazeera English reported. The prosecution represents a rare case in which Israeli authorities have brought charges against a civilian settler over a Palestinian death.
The charge comes as tensions remain high in the West Bank, where clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians occur with regularity. Such prosecutions of Israeli settlers in cases involving Palestinian casualties are uncommon in Israel's legal system, making the decision to charge the settler a notable development in the case.
