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       Israel Braces for More Protests After Palestinian Minister's Death

   by VOA News

   Israel has increased its police presence in Jerusalem ahead of expected
   protests Friday, following the death of a Palestinian minister during a
   scuffle with Israeli security forces.

   Jerusalem has recently seen a wave of unrest, including regular
   protests, clashes, and occasional small-scale but deadly attacks by
   Palestinians on civilians and official targets in Israel.

   Authorities fear the protests could escalate following afternoon
   prayers, as public anger simmers over the death of Palestinian minister
   Ziad Abu Ain.

   What happened ?
   The 55-year-old Cabinet minister died following a confrontation with
   Israeli troops during a protest Wednesday, though there is a dispute
   over what exactly led to this death.

   Video showed Israeli troops pushed Abu Ain by the neck and chest and
   also fired tear gas in the area. In subsequent interviews with media,
   he was short of breath and later collapsed.

   Palestinian doctors said Thursday that an autopsy showed he died from
   being struck, inhaling tear gas, and a lack of medical attention.
   Israeli officials said a heart attack caused his death.

   There were minor clashes Thursday between Israeli security forces and
   Palestinians following Abu Ain's funeral in the West Bank.

   Israel Defense Forces spokesman Peter Lerner said the military is
   investigating what happened.
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