Date
2026-01-16
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Jenin, Jenin Governorate, Palestine
Archive
Event #144
A Palestinian child was shot dead by Israeli military personnel in the occupied West Bank on January 16, 2026, according to rights groups and local health officials. The incident occurred during an Israeli security operation near a village south of Nablus, where clashes between troops and Palestinian residents were reported. Rights organizations said the child was unarmed and that the use of live ammunition in populated civilian areas raised serious concerns about the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law. Israeli military spokespeople said they were investigating the incident, while Palestinian authorities condemned the killing and called for accountability and independent inquiry.
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