Israeli Troops Have Killed a Palestinian Farmer in the Gaza Strip. In the Middle East, Israeli troops have killed a Palestinian farmer in the Gaza Strip. It happened after bomb explosions near Jewish settlements wounded two Israeli soldiers. Troops guarding the settlement opened fire after one of the explosions. The farmer was shot as he worked in a field nearby. Israel has strengthened its closure of Palestinian areas following the bombing Monday in the Israeli city of Netanya. The car bomb wounded more than 50 people. Reports say Israeli tanks are blocking main roads in Gaza.
