Ten-year-old Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank
Summary
A 10-year-old Palestinian boy named Muhammad al-Hallaq was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank. The Israeli military stated that the shooting occurred during confrontations involving rock-throwing. An investigation indicated the firing may not have followed military rules.Key Facts
- Muhammad al-Hallaq, age 10, was shot and killed in the West Bank village of al-Rihiya.
- The Israeli military responded to what they called confrontations with rock-throwing.
- Witnesses said Muhammad was playing football and fled when military vehicles appeared.
- Muhammad was shot in the pelvis and died at a hospital.
- Video footage showed a large crowd gathered as his body returned to the village.
- An Israeli investigation suggested the shooting violated rules of engagement.
- Separately, Israeli forces killed a man in Qabatiya who allegedly threw an explosive.
- About 200 Palestinians, including 40 children, have died in the West Bank this year according to UN data.
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