NEWSAR
Multi-perspective news intelligence

‘Lives turned in a second’: Family of baby Sam, shot dead by Israel, grieve

9 articles
5 sources
0% diversity
Updated Yesterday
Key Topics & People
Sam Fahd Abu Haikal *Hebron Tel Rumeida occupied West Bank Palestinian Health Ministry

Coverage Framing

6
2
1
Human Rights(6)
Human Interest(2)
Conflict(1)
Avg Factuality:72%
Avg Sensationalism:Moderate

Story Timeline

Jun 8 Evening

1 articles|1 sources
palestinian child killedisraeli soldierwest bank shootingoccupied territoryhebron settlement
Human Interest(1)
Al JazeeraYesterday

‘Lives turned in a second’: Family of baby Sam, shot dead by Israel, grieve

A seven-month-old Palestinian boy, Sam, was killed by a bullet fired by an Israeli soldier in Hebron, West Bank. The incident occurred on Friday as Sam was traveling in the backseat of his father Fahd Abu Haikal's car with his mother and brother. Fahd stated he stopped the vehicle and raised his hands when soldiers appeared, but a soldier fired at the car. The bullet passed through the windshield, Fahd's hand, and struck Sam in the face, killing him instantly. The same bullet also injured Sam's mother, Dania Salameh, who sustained a fragment lodged in her jaw. The soldiers reportedly withdrew from the scene without offering assistance.

Mixed toneFactual1 source
Negative

Key Claims

factual

A seven-month-old Palestinian baby named Sam was shot dead by an Israeli soldier in the West Bank.

— Fahd Abu Haikal

factual

The baby was killed by a bullet that pierced the windshield of the car and struck him in the face.

— Fahd Abu Haikal

factual

The same bullet that killed the baby also injured his mother, Dania Salameh, in the jaw.

— Fahd Abu Haikal

quote

The father claims the soldiers withdrew from the scene without offering assistance after the shooting.

— Fahd Abu Haikal

quote

The father stated, 'We were shot with intent to kill; the soldier who shot us was on the front left side [of the vehicle].'

— Fahd Abu Haikal

Jun 6 Evening

6 articles|4 sources
hebronoccupied west bankpalestinian baby killedisraeli forcescivilian casualties
Human Rights(5)
The Guardian - World News3d ago

Palestinian baby shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

Israeli troops in Hebron shot and killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, while he was in his mother's arms. The incident occurred on Friday when soldiers fired on the family's car in the Tel Rumeida area, critically injuring the infant, who later died, and also injuring his parents. The Israeli military stated troops fired because they perceived the vehicle was accelerating towards them, but an initial inquiry acknowledged the injured were uninvolved civilians. The father claims the car had stopped as instructed and that the soldier could clearly see the family inside. The military expressed sorrow for harm to uninvolved individuals and stated the incident is under review.

Mixed toneMixed2 sources
Negative
Associated Press (AP)3d ago

Israeli forces kill a Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank, say health officials

Israeli forces killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, after firing at his parents' vehicle in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred Friday evening in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron City. The baby's mother was critically wounded, and his father sustained a hand injury. According to the Palestinian health ministry, the baby was struck in the face by a bullet that also injured his mother, later dying from his wounds. The Israeli military stated that soldiers fired at a vehicle perceived to be accelerating towards them and that an initial inquiry found the wounded were uninvolved civilians, with the situation under review. The family was traveling from Bethlehem to visit relatives in Hebron when the shooting occurred.

Mixed toneFactual3 sources
Negative
Al Jazeera3d ago

Israeli forces fatally shoot Palestinian infant, wound parents in West Bank

Israeli forces fatally shot a seven-month-old Palestinian infant and wounded his parents in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Friday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated that the infant, Sam Fahd Abou Haikal, died from his injuries after the incident. The infant's grandmother reported that their vehicle was stopped and there was no apparent danger or justification for the soldiers to open fire. The Israeli military claimed soldiers perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them during operational activity and responded with shots, resulting in three injured Palestinians who were later identified as uninvolved civilians. An initial inquiry found the injured to be civilians, and the incident is under review. Violence in the West Bank has escalated since October 2023, with Israeli forces and settlers killing at least 1,080 Palestinians in the territory.

Mixed toneFactual4 sources
Negative
Human Interest(1)
Al Jazeera2d ago

Palestinian father buries baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank

A Palestinian father in Hebron buried his seven-month-old son after the baby was killed by Israeli gunfire. The article states the father performed the burial. No further details regarding the circumstances of the infant's death or the specific location within Hebron are provided in the content. The article focuses on the event of the burial following the infant's death.

Mixed toneFactual
Negative

Key Claims

factual

A baby was shot dead by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank.

factual

The Israeli military stated a single shot was fired after soldiers perceived a vehicle accelerating towards them.

— Israeli military

factual

The IDF acknowledged the family were 'uninvolved civilians' and the incident is under review.

— Israeli military

quote

Fahd stated that when more than one bullet is fired without warning, it cannot be a mistake.

— Fahd

factual

Tel Rumeida is an area in Hebron with Israeli settlers living among Palestinian residents and a heavy Israeli military presence.

Jun 6 Morning

2 articles|2 sources
palestinian health ministryoccupied west bankpalestinian baby killedisraeli gunfirewest bank shooting
Human Rights(1)
South China Morning Post3d ago

Israeli troops kill 7-month-old Palestinian baby in West Bank car shooting

Israeli troops killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby boy in the occupied West Bank on Friday evening. The infant, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was in his parents' vehicle when it was fired upon by Israeli troops in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron City. The Palestinian health ministry reported that the baby died of his injuries after being critically wounded by a bullet that also injured his mother. His parents were also wounded in the incident.

Mixed toneFactual2 sources
Negative
Conflict(1)
BBC News - World3d ago

Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, health ministry says

A seven-month-old baby boy, identified as Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The incident occurred in the Tel Rumeida area, south of Hebron, where the infant's parents were also injured. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that their troops perceived a vehicle accelerating towards them and responded with single shots. The IDF confirmed three Palestinians were injured and are under medical treatment, adding that the incident is under review and expressing sorrow for any harm to uninvolved individuals. The baby's grandmother reported that the family stopped their car upon seeing military vehicles and soldiers, after which shots were fired.

Mixed toneFactual3 sources
Negative

Key Claims

factual

Israeli troops killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby boy after firing at his parents’ vehicle.

— Palestinian health ministry

factual

Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed on Friday evening, and his parents were wounded while driving in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron City.

— Palestinian health ministry

factual

He later died of his injuries.

— WAFA

factual

A seven-month-old baby boy was killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank.

— Palestinian health ministry

factual

The baby's parents were also injured in the shooting.

— Palestinian health ministry