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Israeli Forces Kill 53 Palestinian Minors Amid Raids

12/24/2025

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Israeli Forces Kill Minors

Israeli forces have killed 53 Palestinian minors since January during intensified raids in the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
In Qabatiya, 16-year-old Rayyan Mohammad Abu Mualla was shot by soldiers who said he threw a brick, though CCTV footage suggests he was not.
His mother criticized the military, saying they could have aimed for his leg instead.
The Israeli military is reviewing the incident.

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Police Arrest Santa

Israeli police arrested a Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus during a Christmas celebration in Haifa, according to the Mossawa Centre.
The police dispersed the event, claiming they were responding to public disturbances.
Detainees reported excessive force, with one sustaining a shoulder injury.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that 24 people were injured during an Israeli raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp and Kafr Aqab, including a 15-year-old boy shot with live ammunition.
The raids involved military bulldozers and heavy use of stun grenades, causing panic among residents.

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Historical Context

The First Intifada began on December 9, 1987, after an Israeli truck driver killed four Palestinians in the Jabalia refugee camp, igniting widespread protests against Israeli occupation. Over six years, more than 1,000 Palestinians were killed, reflecting deep-rooted tensions that continue to affect Israeli-Palestinian relations and regional stability, with ongoing violence and calls for rights and recognition.

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Israeli Forces Kill Minors

Israeli forces have killed 53 Palestinian minors since January during intensified raids in the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
In Qabatiya, 16-year-old Rayyan Mohammad Abu Mualla was shot by soldiers who said he threw a brick, though CCTV footage suggests he was not.
His mother criticized the military, saying they could have aimed for his leg instead.
The Israeli military is reviewing the incident.

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