The Israeli police said they fired in response to a firework shot directly at them. The Palestinian news agency said the boy was 13, while the Jerusalem hospital where he was pronounced dead said he was 12.
Tag: Fireworks
At Least 100 Are Killed in Fire at Wedding Hall in Iraq
The fire spread quickly in part because of highly flammable building materials, state media reported.
In France, a Bastille Day With Fewer Fireworks
Many French cities canceled their traditional firework shows over a familiar issue in France, social unrest, and a more daunting one, climate change.
Risk, Regulation and Personal Responsibility in Australia’s Last Frontier
Setting off fireworks in the Northern Territory, with a sense of time running out.
July 4 Fireworks Can Add to Air Quality and Wildfire Concerns
As concerns over wildfires and air quality mount, drones and laser shows offer an alternative to fireworks on July 4 and other holidays.
In Australia’s Last Frontier, Fireworks One Day a Year
In the vast and sparsely populated Northern Territory, residents’ sense of rugged individualism finds expression every July 1, explosively.
In the Paris Suburb Where Police Shot a Teenager, Violence and Vigilance
French suburbs have been rocked by riots that have tapped into a deep-seated resentment toward the police. Many residents understand the anger, but not the violence.
Hungary Fires Its Top Weather Officials After an Inaccurate Forecast
The National Meteorological Service predicted a severe storm over the weekend, prompting the government to postpone fireworks planned for a national holiday. The weather ended up being calm.
Macy’s July 4 Fireworks Return to N.Y.C. at Pre-Pandemic Brilliance
“Why is it possible?” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in announcing the milestone. “Because you got vaccinated.”
Fireworks, Long a German New Year’s Eve Tradition, Are Losing Their Luster
Faced with the concerns about safety, pollution and potential damage to historic buildings, Germany is rethinking private fireworks.