An Israeli settler shot dead a 16-year-old Palestinian in Tuqu' on Tuesday after the funeral of another teenager, the town's mayor said.
"Today...A number of youths were gathered by the main street when a settler shot 16-year-old Muheeb Jibril in the head," Tuqu' Mayor Mohammed al-Badan told Reuters by telephone.
Jibril was allegedly killed after the funeral procession of another teenager, according to Palestinian Authority-run media WAFA.
As the mourners dispersed, a number of young men remained in the northern area of the town, according to WAFA. The settler was alleged to have exited his vehicle, aimed his firearm directly at the young men, and fired multiple shots.
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The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Muheeb Jibril's death on Tuesday.