A number of Palestinians suffocated today after inhaling tear gas fired at them by Israeli forces during confrontations that broke out in the town of Deir Abu Mesh'al, northwest of Ramallah, following a military incursion, said local sources. Sources said that more that 12 Israeli military vehicles stormed the said town and interrogated a number of residents, leading to confrontations. Forces used tear gas canisters against the town residents, causing several people to suffocate.
Source: Palestine News & Information Agency (WAFA)