The Israeli military has said it is investigating a soldier suspected of shooting dead a Palestinian who had been captured and detained by troops in the Gaza Strip, AFP reports.

“The terrorist was handed over to the supervision of a soldier, who, under suspicion, allegedly shot him, resulting in his death,” the army said of the Sunday incident.

“In light of the preliminary information, a military police investigation has been initiated to examine the circumstances of the shooting,” it added in a statement sent to AFP.