Palestinian child shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 16, 2026 at 05:19 PM

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On Friday, Israeli troops fatally shot 14-year-old Mohammed Naasan in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir, near Ramallah. According to reports, Israeli forces stormed the village and opened fire, and the Palestinian news agency Wafa stated Naasan was shot in the back and chest. The Israeli military claims troops shot Naasan because he was running towards them with a rock. This incident occurred amid increased Israeli military and settler violence in the West Bank, which has been ongoing since October 2023. The UN reports that 240 Palestinians, including 55 children, were killed by Israeli forces or settlers last year, with over 1,800 settler attacks recorded. Experts suggest this violence aims to displace Palestinians from their homes.

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Ramallah 40% UN 40% Wafa ×250% Israeli settlers ×260% al-Mughayyir ×260% Palestinian ×460% Gaza Strip 60% Israel ×370% Israeli troops ×270% Mohammed Naasan ×280% West Bank ×490%

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palestinian child 90% israeli troops 80% west bank 80% settler violence 70% israeli military 70% occupied territory 60% violence against palestinians 60% human rights 50% ocha 40%

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