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Israeli Raid Sparks Outcry Over Brothers' Fatal Shooting

12/15/2025

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Brothers Shot During Raid

During an Israeli raid in Nablus, two brothers, Nidal and Amirah, were shot, raising concerns about military conduct.
Israeli military said the brothers were involved in an attempted weapon theft, a claim disputed by B'Tselem.
Witnesses describe Nidal, an off-duty officer, approaching soldiers with his arms raised before he was shot.
The brothers’ bodies remain with the Israeli military, leaving the family unable to grieve and fueling fear among residents.

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Netanyahu Targets Hamas Commander

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed Saad Raad, a senior Hamas commander linked to the October 7 massacre.
The attack was ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Israeli Defense Forces say Saad Raad helped restore Hamas's military capabilities, violating the cease-fire.
Hamas condemned the strike, accusing Israel of undermining the cease-fire agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to advance the peace deal soon.

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Historical Context

The Second Intifada, ignited on September 28, 2000, by Ariel Sharon's visit to the Temple Mount, marked a shift from peaceful protests to armed conflict between Palestinians and Israeli forces. Over 3,000 Palestinians and approximately 1,000 Israelis died during this uprising, which lasted until 2005. Recent military actions in Nablus and Gaza reflect the ongoing cycle of violence that continues to impede peace efforts.

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Brothers Shot During Raid

During an Israeli raid in Nablus, two brothers, Nidal and Amirah, were shot, raising concerns about military conduct.
Israeli military said the brothers were involved in an attempted weapon theft, a claim disputed by B'Tselem.
Witnesses describe Nidal, an off-duty officer, approaching soldiers with his arms raised before he was shot.
The brothers’ bodies remain with the Israeli military, leaving the family unable to grieve and fueling fear among residents.

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