Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows

BBC News - WorldEN 7 min read 100% complete February 26, 2026 at 07:01 AM

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In November, in the al-Far'a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, Israeli soldiers shot 14-year-old Palestinian boy Jad Jadallah at close range. Video footage and eyewitness accounts indicate that soldiers prevented Palestinian ambulances from reaching him and stood by for at least 45 minutes as he bled, without providing apparent medical aid. The IDF stated that initial medical treatment was given, but provided no details. The IDF accused Jad of throwing a rock, justifying lethal force, but footage appears to show a soldier placing an object next to Jad after he was shot. Jad died either before or after being placed in an Israeli military vehicle. The Israeli military has not returned Jad's body or provided information about his injuries.

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Safa 30% United Nations (UN) 40% al-Far'a 50% Israel 50% West Bank ×470% Israel Defence Forces (IDF) ×270% Israeli soldiers ×480% Jad Jadallah ×790%

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israeli-palestinian conflict 90% gun violence 80% human rights abuses 70% refugee camps 60% trauma treatment 50% rules of engagement 50% west bank 40%