But neither the army nor the Ministry of Defense could confirm that.

The army confirmed the report but said it was not clear how the youth had been shot.

The army confirmed the death and said it was investigating.

The army confirmed only that its troops had entered central Gaza.

The spokeswoman said the army had not confirmed hitting anyone.

The army confirmed that the wounded man had died.

The army usually does not confirm shooting deaths without an autopsy.

The army confirmed that one man was killed and three were wounded and said it had turned the case over to the police.

The army confirmed that it had destroyed several structures and caves.

The army confirmed both deaths, although the military's version of the circumstances differed in some respects.