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Israeli Soldiers Kill Brothers Amid Ongoing Violence in Nablus

6/12/2025

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In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli soldiers fatally shot brothers Nidal and Khaled Umairah during a raid in Nablus, citing self-defense amid an alleged weapon seizure. This incident adds to the grim toll of over 930 lives lost in the West Bank since October 2023. In Gaza, 57 aid seekers were killed, sparking widespread international outrage.

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In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli soldiers fatally shot brothers Nidal and Khaled Umairah during a raid in Nablus, citing self-defense amid an alleged weapon seizure. This incident adds to the grim toll of over 930 lives lost in the West Bank since October 2023. In Gaza, 57 aid seekers were killed, sparking widespread international outrage.