Father hangs son, 15, over suspicions he was an Israeli informer



The body of a Palestinian boy was found hanging in a barn after his relatives confessed to killing him over possible links to Israel.

Palestinian police spokesman Adnan Damiri says the 15-year-old boy's father, uncle and cousin confessed to the slaying over suspicions the teenager had collaborated with the Israeli army.



He refused to give any details about the boy or his family.

The Israeli Army pass through a checkpoint at Qalqiliya where the 15-year-old boy was found hanged over suspicions that he was an Israeli informer

Mr Damiri said authorities were searching for other possible motives.

He said the boy's body was found today in the village of Hajah, near the West Bank town of Qalqiliya - the scene of a recent crackdown on Hamas supporters by the Fatah police.

Collaboration is a considered a serious crime in Palestinian society.

There have been cases of family members murdering relatives to clear the family name.

In the past two years, more than 30 Palestinians have been sentenced to death for spying, but none of the sentences have been carried out.

In a recent case, courts officials said a Palestinian woman suspected of spying for Israel may be sentenced to death.



The officials said the 22-year-old woman worked as a collaborator after obtaining a divorce from her husband, who forced her to work as a prostitute, making her a social outcast in Palestinian society.



However, police said in the latest case it appeared unlikely the 15-year-old boy had been recruited as an informer, citing his age.

