Police arrest Palestinian who killed cyclist
A Palestinian was arrested in Tel Aviv after running over a cyclist, who was later pronounced dead at the hospital, with a stolen car, Israel Police said on Thursday.According to the report, the 24-year-old Palestinian man from Nablus stole the vehicle on Yunitsman Street and, while driving it, ran over a cyclist, who sustained critical injuries and was declared dead.The suspect was arrested, and a bag with tools used for vehicle theft - including an ignition control module, a hammer, and glass-breaking implements - was reportedly found inside the stolen vehicle.The police announced that they are currently investigating the scene and gathering further details.It was also determined that the man had entered Israel illegally, as he did not have the proper documentation to cross the from the West Bank.Second incident in September involving West Bank residentsThe incident represents the second time in September that a West Bank resident stole a…
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