Awdah Hathaleen

Awdah Hathaleen was a Palestinian activist who was killed in the West Bank in August 2025. He resided in the Bedouin village of Umm al-Khair. Hathaleen's death is back in the news because Israeli prosecutors have announced plans to charge Yinon Levi, an Israeli settler, in connection with his killing. While Hathaleen's brother, Khalil, welcomes the news of the indictment, he believes the proposed manslaughter charge is insufficient, not reflecting the severity of the crime. Levi was recorded firing his gun after allegedly provoking residents of Umm al-Khair. The case highlights ongoing tensions and violence in the West Bank between Israeli settlers and Palestinians, and the perceived disparity in the justice system.