‘They killed his childhood’: West Bank family mourn child killed by Israel
Summary
Israeli forces killed a nine-year-old Palestinian boy named Muhammad al-Hallaq while he was playing football in the West Bank. The United Nations condemned the incident, noting the high number of Palestinians, including children, killed by Israeli forces or settlers since early October 2023. The Israeli military acknowledged that the shooting may not have followed proper rules of engagement.Key Facts
- Muhammad al-Hallaq, a nine-year-old boy, was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank while playing football with friends.
- The incident occurred in the village of al-Rihiya, south of Hebron.
- The UN Human Rights Office expressed shock and stated that 1,001 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers since October 7, 2023.
- Muhammad was reported to be the 1,001st Palestinian killed in this timeframe, and the 213th child.
- The UN called for an independent investigation into incidents where force was used by Israeli forces.
- Initial reports claimed Israeli forces fired while responding to rock-throwing, a claim not supported by local accounts.
- Israeli media reported that a preliminary military investigation found the shooting deviated from standard rules of engagement.
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