West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli forces shoot child in Askar refugee camp near Nablus
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
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Israeli forces shot and seriously wounded a child in the Askar refugee camp near Nablus, the Ma'an news agency reported. The incident marked another outbreak of violence in the densely populated camp, where clashes between Palestinian residents and Israeli military operations have recurred frequently over recent years.
The child sustained serious injuries from gunfire. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained unclear, and no immediate statement was issued by Israeli military authorities regarding the incident or the conditions that preceded it.
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