Israeli forces kill a Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank, say health officials
Summary
Israeli soldiers shot at a car carrying a Palestinian family in the West Bank city of Hebron, injuring the parents and killing their 7-month-old baby boy, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal. The Israeli military said soldiers fired after they thought the vehicle was moving quickly toward them, and an initial inquiry found the wounded were civilians.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Friday evening in the Tel Rumeida area, south of Hebron City.
- The baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was hit in the face by a bullet and died from his injuries.
- His mother was also wounded, and his father was shot in the hand.
- The family was driving from Bethlehem to visit relatives when the shooting occurred.
- Israeli soldiers fired shots after perceiving the vehicle to be accelerating toward them.
- The Israeli military reported only single shots were fired and say the situation is under review.
- Palestinian health officials say Israeli military operations have increased in the West Bank since October 7, 2023.
- The ongoing conflict has caused thousands of deaths on both sides, including many children in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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