Palestinian baby dies in West Bank after Israel blocks urgent medical care
Summary
A four-month-old Palestinian baby died after Israeli military forces blocked urgent medical help at a checkpoint near Ramallah. Separately, a 16-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead by Israeli forces in the West Bank amid ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians.Key Facts
- The baby, Ahmad Marouf Zeid, died after being delayed for over an hour at an Israeli checkpoint, preventing timely hospital care.
- Ahmad’s death was confirmed by doctors at the Arab Specialised Hospital.
- Israeli soldiers used tear gas to stop Palestinians at the Deir Ammar checkpoint.
- A 16-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead by Israeli forces near the Qalandiya refugee camp.
- Two other boys, aged 14, were wounded in the same incident.
- Since October 2023, over 1,087 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank amid rising violence.
- Israeli drone strikes in Gaza have also caused casualties, killing at least two people and injuring others recently.
- The overall death toll from the conflict since October 2023 in Gaza is reported at over 73,000, with more than 173,000 injured.
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