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Escalating Violence: 131 Palestinians Dead in Tulkarem Chaos

4/29/2025

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Israeli Forces Intensify Operations

Israeli forces have ramped up military operations in Tulkarem, unleashing chaos and fear among residents. In 2025 alone, 131 Palestinians, including 24 children, have tragically lost their lives in the West Bank. The relentless violence has shattered families, with over 2,180 families mourning the loss of all their members, while healthcare workers bear the brunt of the crisis.

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On April 23, 2025, tragedy struck in Al-Yamoun, West Bank, as Israeli forces fatally shot 12-year-old Mahmoud Abu Al-Haija. This heartbreaking incident adds to the grim toll of 23 Palestinian children lost this year alone. In a separate protest in Al-Biereh, a 17-year-old was also shot, highlighting the escalating violence in the region.

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Israeli Forces Intensify Operations

Israeli forces have ramped up military operations in Tulkarem, unleashing chaos and fear among residents. In 2025 alone, 131 Palestinians, including 24 children, have tragically lost their lives in the West Bank. The relentless violence has shattered families, with over 2,180 families mourning the loss of all their members, while healthcare workers bear the brunt of the crisis.

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