Palestinian minister dies at West Bank protest
Tensions are running high after the death of Ziad Abu Ein, reports Kevin Connolly
A Palestinian minister has died after a confrontation with Israeli troops at a protest in the West Bank.
Palestinian medics told the BBC Ziad Abu Ein had died from complications related to tear gas exposure.
But several witnesses said the minister had been hit and shoved by soldiers. One said he had been hit in the chest by a tear-gas canister fired by them.
Israel's Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon expressed regret for the minister's death in a statement.
The Israeli military (IDF) said it was investigating the incidents surrounding Mr Ein's death.
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