Summary
A Palestinian child named Mohammed Naasan was shot and killed by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred as Israeli forces entered the village of al-Mughayyir, claiming the child was running towards them with a rock. This event is part of a larger pattern of violence in the region involving Israeli military and settlers.
Key Facts
- Mohammed Naasan, a 14-year-old Palestinian, was killed in the village of al-Mughayyir.
- Israeli troops said they shot Naasan because he approached them with a rock.
- The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Naasan was shot in the back and chest.
- There is ongoing violence in the West Bank, with clashes involving Israeli settlers and the military.
- Over 71,000 people have died in the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip since October 2023.
- Last year, 240 Palestinians, including 55 children, were reportedly killed by Israeli forces or settlers.
- The UN reported more than 1,800 incidents involving settler attacks in 2025, averaging about five per day.
- Human rights groups criticize Israel's military policies as allowing excessive force against Palestinians.
