Gaza
Israeli forces shoot 11-year-old boy in Khan Younis
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israeli forces shot an 11-year-old boy in the head and leg in Khan Younis, Gaza, according to the child's father, Al Jazeera English reported. The shooting took place in the southern Gaza city, where the boy sustained wounds to both the head and leg.
The father's account marks the initial public report of the incident. The circumstances that preceded the shooting—including whether the boy was near a military operation, checkpoint, or other location—remain undescribed. Israeli military officials have not yet issued a statement addressing the incident or the father's allegations.
