Palestinians await funeral of teenager killed in Israel amid growing tension

July 03, 2014 10:30

Palestinians are preparing to hold the funeral of a teenager abducted and murdered in Israel. The killing of 17-year-old Mohammed Abu Khdair on Wednesday was condemned by both Israeli and Palestinian leaders.

The murder sparked fierce clashes amid claims it was in revenge for the killing of three Israeli youths. Meanwhile Palestinian militants in Gaza fired several rockets at Israel. Israel responded with a series of air strikes on the territory early on Thursday. Israeli officials said 20 mortars and rockets were fired.

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