The European Union said Tuesday it was "appalled" by the deaths of two Gazans during clashes with Hamas security forces, as human rights groups demand independent inquiries into the two deaths.
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Hassan Abu Zayed, a 23-year-old Gazan, was driving on Sunday night when he was shot dead by Hamas security forces as he rushed through a checkpoint.
According to the Hamas Interior Ministry, security forces spotted a car driving toward them as they manned the checkpoint in the al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City. The driver ignored the calls, Interior Ministry spokesman Iyad Bozm said.
"Two shots were fired at the vehicle which did not stop and sought to flee. The passenger was therefore injured and was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries," said al-Bozm.
Imad Tawil, a 27-year-old resident of Deir al-Balah, was reportedly shot dead by Hamas police early Sunday when officers raided the city's al-Nuseirat refugee camp.
Half an hour later, Tawil started complaining of chest pain before collapsing. Although he was rushed to a nearby hospital, he later died, according to the Independent Human Rights Commission.
The European Union, along with Palestinian human rights groups, are calling for independent investigations into the two incidents.
"A full, independent and transparent investigation should be carried out immediately so that the perpetrators can be brought to justice," the EU envoy tweeted to the Palestinians.
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