Israeli military kills 14-year-old Palestinian in West Bank ahead of Cabinet member’s holy site visit
PBS NewsHourAug 04, 2023
Palestinian Teen Killed By Israeli Army During West Bank Raid
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The Facts
According to the Palestinian health ministry, the Israeli military shot and killed a teenager identified as Mahmoud Abu Sa'an during a pre-dawn raid of the Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem on Thursday.
Wafa, the official Palestinian news agency, claimed that the 18-year-old was fatally shot in the head. Israeli media said that Abu Sa'an's death occurred during clashes with local Palestinian fighters. No armed groups claimed Abu Sa'an as a member, but the Tulkarem Battalion said it mourned his death.
The Spin
Pro-Palestine narrative
Israeli incursions like this are only meant to provoke Palestinian residents who are growing increasingly frustrated with the daily brutality of the occupation under which they live. The goal of these raids is to terrorize the Palestinian population and make sure that nowhere is safe.
Pro-Israel narrative
Israel launches raids like this to prevent Palestinian terror attacks against Israeli civilians. The Israeli military does everything it can to avoid civilian casualties, but Israeli forces were forced to use live ammunition after being fired upon.
