Young Palestinian shot, killed by Israeli settlers northeast of Jerusalem

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Zaid SabahFebruary 19, 2026 at 04:24 AM

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On Wednesday, February 19, 2026, a 19-year-old Palestinian man, Nasrallah Abu Siyam, was shot and killed by Israeli settlers in the village of Mukhmas, northeast of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank. Four other Palestinians were injured in the attack, during which settlers, reportedly backed by Israeli forces, opened fire and stole dozens of sheep. Palestinian officials condemned the attack as a form of terrorism supported by Israeli forces, noting that settler violence has intensified recently. According to the Palestinian Authority, settlers have killed 37 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 2023. The governorate of Jerusalem described the killing as a crime carried out under the protection of Israeli forces.

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Khallat al-Sidra 30% Jerusalem Governorate 40% Palestine 40% Palestinian Authority 50% Mu’ayyad Sha’ban 50% East Jerusalem 50% Wafa ×360% Mukhmas ×260% Israeli forces ×370% Nasrallah Abu Siyam 80% West Bank ×480% Israeli settlers ×690%

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israeli settlers 100% palestinian 90% occupied west bank 80% israeli forces 70% attacks 60% violence 60% killing 50% mukhmas 50% occupation 40%

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