Palestinian Teen Killed in Clash Near Qalqilya
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
A 20-year-old Palestinian was killed and another seriously injured during clashes involving Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers in the village of Hajja, east of Qalqilya. The confrontation reportedly began over a drone and escalated with live ammunition being fired.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 20-year-old Palestinian was killed in clashes near Qalqilya.
- The incident involved Palestinian residents, Israeli settlers, and IDF soldiers.
- Clashes reportedly began over a drone and escalated to live fire.
- At least two Palestinians were wounded by live ammunition.
- Palestinian sources claim settlers also fired weapons.
A 20-year-old Palestinian man, Omar Muhammad Tubasi, was killed during clashes in the village of Hajja, east of Qalqilya, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The incident involved local residents, Israeli settlers, and IDF soldiers, as reported by WAFA.
According to Ynet, the confrontation began when settlers launched a drone over the village, which residents then attempted to shoot down by throwing stones. When settlers entered the village to retrieve the drone, clashes erupted. IDF soldiers who arrived at the scene reportedly opened fire on Palestinians throwing stones at them.
The Palestinian Red Crescent stated that at least two individuals were wounded by live ammunition. One sustained a head injury and later died, while the second suffered a severe chest wound. Palestinian sources also claim that settlers fired weapons during the confrontation. The IDF has not yet officially commented on the incident.
