Key facts
- A 14-year-old Palestinian was shot and killed by Israeli forces during a raid on the Askar refugee camp east of Nablus.
- The child sustained a gunshot wound to the chest.
- Israeli forces also shot three other Palestinians in the lower limbs.
- The raid involved armored vehicles and the storming of homes and businesses.
- Schools and universities in Nablus suspended activities due to the incursion.
A 14-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces during a raid on the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus, Al Jazeera reported, citing a medical source. The child was shot in the chest.
According to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Israeli soldiers shot four Palestinians with live rounds during a large-scale invasion of Nablus and surrounding areas. Three Palestinians were shot in the lower limbs, and a 13-year-old child sustained a gunshot wound to the torso. The condition of the 14-year-old, who was critically injured by a live bullet to the chest, was described as extremely critical before their death was reported.
The Israeli military operation involved armored vehicles, the storming of homes and businesses, and the seizure of surveillance footage. The Old City of Nablus and surrounding areas were also affected, with live ammunition and stun grenades fired. The invasion disrupted daily life, leading to the suspension of schools, universities, and municipal services. Israeli forces also conducted searches in nearby villages, abducting several Palestinians and beating others.
Nablus Governor Ghassan Daghlas characterized the incursion, including the invasion of a mosque and hospital courtyard, as a dangerous escalation targeting the city's infrastructure and civilian life. In a related development, Israeli forces reportedly abducted 56 Palestinians from the Hebron governorate.