One killed, four hurt as Israeli troops fire on returning pilgrims

(31 Dec 2007) SHOTLIST ++NIGHT SHOTS++ 1. Entrance to hospital 2. Relatives looking at body of woman killed at crossing while trying to enter Gaza after returning from the Hajj pilgrimage 3. Relative crying 4. Doctors treating injured man on bed 5. Reception desk in hospital ward 6. Doctor checking drip into injured man lying on bed STORYLINE A Palestinian woman was shot and killed on the Gaza-Israel border as she returned to her home after making a pilgrimage to Mecca, Palestinian officials reported on Monday. The woman was crossing through the Erez terminal from Israel into Gaza on Sunday night when Israeli soldiers in a nearby watchtower opened fire, killing her and wounding four others, according to witnesses. The Israeli military said it was looking into the report. The woman was one of 700 pilgrims returning to Gaza through Israel after making the traditional Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia earlier this month. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...