In a deeply tragic event, a 7-month-old Palestinian child, Sam Fahd Abu Haykal, was killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred near the city of Hebron, where the child was in a car with his parents when an Israeli soldier opened fire, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The gunfire resulted in the death of the child and injuries to both parents.
Incident Under Review
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that soldiers perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them, prompting a soldier to fire a single shot. The IDF has acknowledged that those injured were uninvolved civilians and has stated that the incident is under review.
Firyal Abu Haykal, the child’s grandmother, expressed her disbelief and sorrow over the incident, stating, “The incident is unbelievable and unacceptable. We are being harmed just because we decided to stay at our homes.”
Previous Incidents
This tragic event is not isolated, as similar incidents have occurred in the past. In March, four members of a Palestinian family, including two young boys, were shot dead by Israeli soldiers during a late-night drive in the West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported these incidents, highlighting the ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
The situation remains tense, and further updates are expected as the IDF continues its review of the incident.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
