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IDF Soldier Wounded Amid Rising Violence in Nablus

1/13/2026

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IDF Engages Violence

In Nablus, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said a soldier was wounded by gunfire during an operation, prompting a manhunt.
A Palestinian man was hospitalized after being shot by the IDF while attempting to cross the security barrier into Israel.
The IDF said it shot a Palestinian who accelerated toward soldiers in Hebron, amid violence since October 7, 2023, though it remains unclear if it was a ramming attempt.

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Protesters Face Violence

Two young men were shot during a protest in Ath-Thahiriya, West Bank, January 12, 2026, per the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, with injuries described as severe.
Earlier, Shaker Falah Ahmed Al-Ja’bari, 58, died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Israeli soldiers in Hebron; the Israeli army withholds his body.
Israeli forces conducted multiple invasions across the West Bank, detaining journalists and paramedics while firing live ammunition.
Protests and violence continue to escalate in the region.

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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 4,000 Palestinians and 1,000 Israelis died during this uprising, which lasted until 2005. Recent violence in Nablus and Hebron reflects ongoing tensions rooted in this unresolved conflict, complicating peace efforts in the region.

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IDF Engages Violence

In Nablus, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said a soldier was wounded by gunfire during an operation, prompting a manhunt.
A Palestinian man was hospitalized after being shot by the IDF while attempting to cross the security barrier into Israel.
The IDF said it shot a Palestinian who accelerated toward soldiers in Hebron, amid violence since October 7, 2023, though it remains unclear if it was a ramming attempt.

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