ROMANS: Tensions will be high on the West Bank today, following the death of a top Palestinian official during a confrontation with Israeli troops. Israeli and Palestinian authorities offering conflicting accounts of the death. Even conflicting autopsy results. CNN's Ben Wedeman is live in the West Bank this morning for us. Ben, what's the latest?</s>BEN WEDEMAN, CNN SENIOR INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Well, we understand actually there is one autopsy report, but the problem is different interpretations. The Palestinians say that Ziyad Abu Ein died as a result of violence, of being hit by Israeli troops, grabbed by the throat and inhaling tear gas. The Israelis say he had a heart condition and he died. It may have been brought by the stress of the situation, but fundamentally, he had a heart condition and that's what caused his death. So, we are expecting trouble on the West Bank. We are at the checkpoint where already we see burning tires and some stones thrown already. Israeli security forces are on alert in the West Bank and in Jerusalem in anticipation of trouble -- Christine.</s>ROMANS: You know, Ben, following -- causing more attention really, France and Ireland calling for the recognition of Israeli state, how is Israel reacting?</s>WEDEMAN: Well, this is just the latest European country to do so. France, Sweden, Spain and U.K. have all had these symbolic non-binding votes recognizing the Palestinian state. It appears for the declining support for Israel in Europe given that the conflict that has been going on for some time. The United States has made an honest effort to try to resolve the conflict. But the feeling is among many European diplomats that Israel does not want to give up its settlements in the West Bank and resolve the problem.</s>ROMANS: All right. Ben Wedeman this morning for us in Ramallah -- thank you, Ben. Fifty-four minutes past the hour. Walmart cutting the price of the iPhone 6 and by a lot. We'll get an early start on your money, next.
Tension After Death of Palestinian Official