In a statement, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein slammed Trump’s decision as “dangerously provocative” and blamed it for the violence. “The facts gathered so far by my staff in Gaza strongly suggest that the force used against Ibrahim Abu Thurayeh was excessive,” Zeid said. “As far as we can see, there is nothing whatsoever to suggest that Ibrahim Abu Thurayeh was posing an imminent threat of death or serious injury when he was killed. “Given his severe disability, which must have been clearly visible to those who shot him, his killing is incomprehensible — a truly shocking and wanton act.”In video footage recorded early on Friday, Abu Thurayeh could be seen holding the Palestinian flag and giving the victory sign to Israeli soldiers across the border. “It is impossible to determine whether Abu Thuraya was injured as a result of riot dispersal means or what caused his death,” it said, adding: “The initial investigation indicates that no moral or professional failures were identified.”

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 19, 2017 14:15 UTC