IDF Kills 14-Year-Old Stone Thrower Near Nablus; Two Others Wounded
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The Israeli military killed a 14-year-old Palestinian boy and wounded two others near Burqa, close to Nablus, after they allegedly threw stones at Israeli vehicles on Tuesday evening. The IDF stated its forces fired at masked youths who were throwing stones at Route 60, identifying hits. Palestinian reports confirmed the death and injuries.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 14-year-old Palestinian was killed by IDF fire near Nablus.
- Two other Palestinian youths were wounded in the incident.
- The IDF stated the youths were masked and throwing stones at Route 60.
- The incident occurred Tuesday evening near the village of Burqa.
- The IDF reported the event via a tweet, calling it a routine operation.
The Israeli military killed a 14-year-old Palestinian boy and wounded two others near Nablus on Tuesday evening after they allegedly threw stones at Israeli vehicles. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near the Palestinian village of Burqa, close to Route 60.
According to the IDF, a group of masked youths from Burqa approached Route 60 and began throwing stones. An IDF Kfir Brigade unit, operating in the area, responded by firing at the stone-throwers, hitting three individuals. Palestinian reports confirmed the death of the 14-year-old and the injuries to two others.
The IDF initially reported the incident via a tweet from Avi Ashkenazi, describing it as a routine operation to thwart stone-throwing and terror attacks. The military stated that forces identified several individuals intending to throw stones at Israeli vehicles on a highway, in an area recently used for such attacks. The forces responded with fire to neutralize the threat, and hits were identified.
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