It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the Israeli military.
“The decision not to open a criminal investigation was made in accordance with the existing policy regarding criminal investigations in Judea and Samaria (on the West Bank of the Jordan River. -
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), approved by the Supreme Court,” the Israeli army noted.
The agency spokesman emphasized that, under the relevant policy, a criminal investigation is not initiated immediately if the death occurred in the course of active hostilities, unless there is a credible and immediate suspicion of a criminal offense.
Earlier it was reported that Palestine accused Israel of killing an Al Jazeera journalist during a clash between Israeli forces and Palestinians.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a briefing that China strongly condemns the killing of an Al Jazeera correspondent in Palestine.