Israeli police forces shot and killed a Palestinian in east Jerusalem on Thursday, police and the Palestinian Health ministry said. Police said the man was throwing firecrackers directly at officers on duty in the area, 'creating a life threatening situation to them. Police responded by aiming and firing at the suspect,' spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said. The Palestinian Health Ministry said the man died in hospital. Residents said a demonstration was taking place at the time. Police provided no further details on the incident.
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