‘I can’t feel my leg’: Israeli gunfire disables teenagers in West Bank
Summary
In the Askar refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, Israeli soldiers have shot and disabled several teenagers during military raids following the conflict with Hamas that began on October 7, 2023. Residents describe rising violence, with a green area once used for gathering now a dangerous place where people are often shot.Key Facts
- The Askar refugee camp is located in the northern occupied West Bank near Nablus and houses about 24,000 people.
- Israeli soldiers have killed three teenagers and injured many more in the camp since October 7, 2023.
- Soldiers reportedly no longer use less harmful rubber bullets but shoot to kill or disable.
- One teenager, Amir Othman, was shot in the leg last January, resulting in serious injury and lasting disability.
- Military raids have blocked ambulances, delaying medical help to those wounded.
- Since 2024, at least 157 Palestinian children have been killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem according to a child rights group.
- Israeli authorities say the raids aim to ensure security and target militants, denying they target children.
- Askar is one of 19 refugee camps in the West Bank, known for its high population density and difficult living conditions.
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