UPDATE 2 - Blast kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza

Another was critically injured, says Palestinian Health Ministry

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By Mohammed Majid

GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) - At least two Palestinian policemen were killed and another one was injured in a blast that hit western Gaza City's Tel Elhawa district, according to Palestinian Interior Ministry.

"Two policemen were killed as a result of an explosion near a checkpoint at the Dahdouh area, western Gaza City," Ministry Spokesman Iyad al-Buzm said in a statement.

Palestinian Health Ministry added that the health condition of the injured person is critical, without giving further details.

A number of eye-witnesses told Anadolu Agency correspondent earlier that at least three people were injured before the Health Ministry confirmed the death of two.

The source of blast has yet to be revealed.

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