Elderly Palestinian Woman Shot by Israeli Forces at Qalandia Checkpoint

An elderly Palestinian woman sustained moderate to severe injuries early Sunday morning after Israeli forces opened fire on her at the Qalandia checkpoint, located between Jerusalem and Ramallah. Local sources reported that the woman was shot while at the checkpoint, with video footage appearing to show her being hit and falling to the ground.

The Israeli military claimed the woman attempted a stabbing attack and was in possession of a knife. However, local accounts suggest she may have entered the vehicle lane by mistake before soldiers and security personnel opened fire. Following the incident, Israeli forces closed the Qalandia checkpoint in both directions, halting all vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Separately, Israeli authorities announced a comprehensive closure of the West Bank and border crossings from Sunday until the following Saturday, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. This closure is accompanied by heightened military measures at checkpoints and restrictions on Palestinian movement, including access to holy sites. The report also notes ongoing settler attacks in various parts of the West Bank.