Israeli Radio: PA security imposing stricter measures regarding weapons

Israeli media sources have revealed that the Palestinian Authority’s security agency is imposing stricter measures regarding its members carrying weapons and ammunition following a shooting incident involving a PA police officer.

Off-duty Palestinian staff sergeant Amjad Sukkari shot and wounded three Israeli soldiers in an attack on Sunday after opening fire at the Beit El military checkpoint. He was shot dead at the scene.

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Israeli Radio quoted a Palestinian source yesterday saying: “The PA’s security agency in the West Bank has opened an investigation into the Beit El attack, while the Israeli army imposed a security cordon on Ramallah, limiting the movement of those entering and exiting the city.”

(Warning: Images depict death) Palestinian policemen carry the body of Palestinian police officer Amjad Sukkari (35), who was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers, his funeral ceremony took place in Nablus, West Bank on February 01, 2016. Images from Anadolu Agency.

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