Israeli forces kill 14-year-old Palestinian boy in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces killed a 14-year-old Palestinian boy during a raid in the occupied West Bank village of Burqa. The military stated they opened fire to stop stone-throwing, while local reports indicate the detention of the victim's father and interference with medical aid.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing escalation of violence in the West Bank and the humanitarian impact of the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Israel’s military says its soldiers opened fire to prevent Palestinians from throwing stones at vehicles in Burqa.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Israeli soldiers patrol as settlers walk near the Ibrahimi Mosque during what they call Saturday of Sara in the old city of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank [File: Mussa Qawasma/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 10 Nov 2026 10 Nov 2026 Israeli forces have shot and killed a 14-year-old Palestinian boy and wounded two other teens during a raid on the village of Burqa in the occupied West Bank, according to officials.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health identified the victim on Tuesday as Moataz Iyad Daghlas and said Israeli authorities were withholding his body.
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