Catatan B'Tselem (diterjemah daripada bahasa Inggeris)
Syahid ditembak oleh Polis Sempadan semasa pertempuran di Dataran Bandar, al-Birah, selepas menikam seorang anggota Polis Sempadan, yang dilaporkan cedera sederhana. ‘Aqel memakai bahan letupan tiruan dan, dalam rakaman yang disiarkan media, anggota polis kelihatan menembaknya ketika dia terbaring di tanah.
Teks asal
Fatally shot by Border Police during clashes in City Square, al-Birah, after stabbing a Border Police officer, who reportedly sustained moderate injuries. ‘Aqel was wearing a mock explosive device and, in footage aired by the media, officers are seen firing at him as he lay on the ground.