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Shocking Footage: Israeli Settler Shoots Palestinian Activist

8/11/2025

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B’Tselem has unveiled shocking footage of settler Yinon Levi shooting Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank. Captured by Hathaleen himself, the video reveals the harrowing moment. Disturbingly, Levi was released shortly after the incident, spotted near the Umm al Kheir community center, underscoring the persistent violence often backed by Israeli soldiers.

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B’Tselem has unveiled shocking footage of settler Yinon Levi shooting Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank. Captured by Hathaleen himself, the video reveals the harrowing moment. Disturbingly, Levi was released shortly after the incident, spotted near the Umm al Kheir community center, underscoring the persistent violence often backed by Israeli soldiers.