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

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 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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Israel 40% Jerusalem 40% Atta Kanaan ×250% Palestinian Health Ministry ×260% Israeli military ×260% Mukhmas ×470% West Bank ×380% Israeli settler ×280% Nasrallah Abu Siyam ×590%

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