Palestinian teenage footballer dies a week after Israeli settler attack
Summary
A 17-year-old Palestinian football player, Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan, died from a gunshot wound after an attack by Israeli settlers in his West Bank village. His death highlights ongoing violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinian communities in the occupied territory.Key Facts
- Fadi al-Nassan was shot on July 11 during an Israeli settler attack on his village, al-Mughayyir, in the West Bank.
- He played for Al-Mughayyir Club and was a member of the Palestinian national youth football team.
- The gunshot resulted in his leg amputation, and he died from his injuries on July 20.
- The Palestine Football Association said over 500 people linked to Palestinian football have died since October 7, 2023.
- The West Bank has seen increasing violence from Israeli settlers and military forces, including property damage and raids.
- On the same day as Fadi’s death, settlers set fire to olive trees and a Palestinian home near Ramallah and Nablus.
- Israeli forces also fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinian farmers and conducted home raids near Jenin.
- The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967, and settlement building there is illegal under international law.
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