Infant killed in Israeli fire
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Infant killed in Israeli fire in southern Hebron, occupied West Bank

An infant was killed by Israeli forces after they opened fire on a vehicle in southern Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military said in a statement that it "expresses deep sorrow" over the incident.

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The seven-month-old child died in the raid on Friday evening, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the AFP news agency reports.

His parents were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The Israeli military said in a statement late Friday that it "expresses deep sorrow over the harm caused to individuals who were not involved."

The statement from the Israeli military says that soldiers perceived a vehicle accelerating towards them, that a soldier fired a shot, and that three Palestinians “who were not involved” were injured.

"The incident is under investigation," the military writes.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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