'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car

BBC News - World Human RightsNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete March 16, 2026 at 06:57 PM

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In the occupied West Bank village of Tammun, Israeli forces shot and killed Ali Khaled Bani Odeh, his wife Waad, and their two youngest sons, Mohammed and Othman, on Saturday. Their 12-year-old son, Khaled, survived and recounted the event, stating his family was returning from a shopping trip in Nablus when the shooting occurred. The Israeli army stated its forces were conducting an operation to arrest suspected terrorists and that the family's car accelerated towards them, prompting them to shoot. However, a witness living nearby contradicted this account, stating the family car had just turned onto the street and was facing uphill. The family was minutes from home and the father had recently returned from working in Israel.

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"My mother cried out one last time before going quiet," Khaled said.

quote — Khaled Bani Odeh100% confidence

The Bani Odeh family's car had "accelerated towards the forces, who sensed danger and responded by shooting".

quote — Israeli army100% confidence

The Israeli army said its soldiers and Border Police were operating in Tammun to arrest people suspected of terrorist activity.

factual — Israeli army100% confidence

Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two youngest brothers were shot dead in front of him as they drove home.

factual — Reuters90% confidence

A witness said the family car had come to a complete halt before any shots were fired.

factual — Nearby resident80% confidence

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Tubas 50% Mustafa 50% Israel 50% Mohammed 60% Israeli army ×260% Othman ×270% Ali Khaled Bani Odeh ×270% Waad ×270% West Bank ×270% Tammun ×370% Israeli forces ×280% Khaled Bani Odeh ×390%

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family shooting 90% israeli forces 90% bani odeh family 80% occupied west bank 70% palestinian 70% shooting incident 60% civilian casualties 60% israeli army 60% tammun 50%