A Palestinian source reports that IDF forces shot a Palestinian near Al-Alam Square, west of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. No further details on the individual's condition or the circumstances of the shooting have been reported.
A single Palestinian source reports that IDF forces shot a Palestinian near Al-Alam Square in the western outskirts of Rafah. The incident was reported on Friday afternoon. The individual's condition, the reason for the shooting, and whether any prior warning was given have not been disclosed.
Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip, has been a focal point of IDF ground operations for months. The Zioneer has previously reported on extensive demolition operations north of Rafah and ongoing military activity in the area. The specific location of Al-Alam Square is west of the built-up area, in proximity to the border with Egypt.
This report is unverified by Israeli military sources, and no official IDF statement has been issued at this time.
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