Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest

New York Times - World Human RightsNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Adam Rasgon and Fatima AbdulKarimFebruary 20, 2026 at 06:48 PM

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Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a 19-year-old Palestinian-American, was laid to rest in Mukhmas, West Bank on Thursday, February 20, 2026, after being shot dead the previous day. According to a witness and the Palestinian Health Ministry, an Israeli settler shot Abu Siyam amid rising violence by settlers in the Israeli-occupied territory. The witness stated that Abu Siyam was attempting to stop settlers from stealing livestock when he was shot. The Israeli military confirmed soldiers were dispatched to the area following reports of a violent confrontation and that suspects fired live ammunition at Palestinians, but did not specify who the suspects were. The military stated that the incident is under review.

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The U.N. humanitarian affairs office recorded 1,828 settler attacks against Palestinians and their property in 2025.

statistic — U.N. humanitarian affairs office100% confidence

The Palestinian Health Ministry said Mr. Abu Siyam succumbed to his wounds after being hit by the “bullet of settlers.”

quote — Palestinian Health Ministry90% confidence

Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was shot dead by an Israeli settler.

factual — Witness and Palestinian health officials90% confidence

Israeli soldiers were present in the area around the time of the shooting, firing tear gas and sound grenades.

factual — Atta Kanaan80% confidence

Mr. Abu Siyam was killed on Wednesday while attempting to prevent a group of settlers from stealing livestock.

factual — Resident of the village (Atta Kanaan)70% confidence

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Jerusalem 40% Israel 40% Palestinian Health Ministry ×260% Israeli military ×260% Mukhmas ×470% West Bank ×380% Israeli settler ×280% Nasrallah Abu Siyam ×590%

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nasrallah abu siyam 100% israeli settler violence 90% west bank 80% palestinian-american 70% settler attacks 70% israeli-occupied territory 60% stolen livestock 50% mukhmas 50% funeral 40%