Israeli settlers kill Palestinian during raid on occupied West Bank village
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Ali Majed Hamadneh, 23, was killed when Israeli settlers opened fire during a raid on Deir Jarir village in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Armed settlers attacked from the western entrance while Israeli forces provided protection, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. The incident follows Israel's approval of 34 new settlements two days earlier. Netanyahu's government has approved 102 settlements since 2022. Violence in the West Bank has increased significantly since October 2023.
Key Entities
Ali Majed HamadnehDeir JarirWest BankPalestinian Ministry of HealthIsraeli settlersBenjamin NetanyahuIsrael