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Family allegedly kills teen for collaborating

JERUSALEM (JTA) -- A 15-year-old Palestinian boy allegedly was killed by his family after being accused of collaborating with Israel.

The victim was tortured before being hanged, according to the Jerusalem Post and other reports.

Palestinian Authority police arrested several members of the teen's family in connection with the murder, including his father, uncle and a cousin. The suspects reportedly confessed to killing the teen for being a collaborator.

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