Over the weekend, Israeli troops shot and killed two Palestinians at a checkpoint in the southern West Bank city of Hebron. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the car sped up toward soldiers during routine operations, leading to live fire. One soldier was slightly injured.
The Palestinian news agency WAFA offers another take: It says Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle carrying civilians in Bab al-Zawiya and then blocked Red Crescent ambulances from reaching the wounded.
This clash comes amid a broader uptick in West Bank violence. Since October 2023, about 1,000 Palestinians have died, hundreds more hurt, and dozens of homes demolished, based on local figures.
Why it matters:
- Checkpoints like Hebron’s control movement and often become flashpoints for protests and clashes.
- Settlements and military occupation in these territories are widely deemed illegal under international law.
- Similar debates over movement restrictions spark discussion from Kashmir to Mindanao.
Young people across South and Southeast Asia are reacting online, using TikTok and Instagram to share firsthand clips and call for accountability 🗣️. Many hope these incidents spark renewed dialogue and respect for human rights on all sides.
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Israeli military kills 2 Palestinians at West Bank checkpoint
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