Israeli settlers kill Palestinian during raid on occupied West Bank village
Summary
A Palestinian man named Ali Majed Hamadneh was killed by Israeli settlers during a raid on Deir Jarir, a village in the West Bank. The incident occurred amid increasing violence and follows recent Israeli approval of new settlements in the area.Key Facts
- The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed Ali Majed Hamadneh, 23, was killed by gunfire in Deir Jarir.
- The raid was carried out by Israeli settlers, reportedly under the protection of Israeli forces.
- Palestinian news agency Wafa also reported the attack.
- The incident took place shortly after Israel approved 34 new settlements in the West Bank.
- The Palestinian Presidency, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and European Union condemned these settlements.
- All Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law.
- Violence in the West Bank has increased since the conflict began in Gaza in October 2023.
- There has been a spike in attacks by Israeli settlers since the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran started in February.
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