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Escalating Violence: 14-Year-Old Shot Amid Rising Tensions

1/17/2026

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On January 16, 2026, Mohammed Naasan (14) was shot by Israeli forces in al-Mughayyir, who said he posed a threat with a rock.
Earlier, a 13-year-old boy was killed during a raid in al-Mughayyir, where worshippers were attacked after prayers.
Rights groups say 2025 saw more than 1,800 settler-violence incidents, the highest since monitoring began in 2006.
Rights advocates say Israeli forces operate with impunity and target children without justification.

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Story summary

On January 16, 2026, Mohammed Naasan (14) was shot by Israeli forces in al-Mughayyir, who said he posed a threat with a rock.
Earlier, a 13-year-old boy was killed during a raid in al-Mughayyir, where worshippers were attacked after prayers.
Rights groups say 2025 saw more than 1,800 settler-violence incidents, the highest since monitoring began in 2006.
Rights advocates say Israeli forces operate with impunity and target children without justification.