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Palestinian Shot Dead in West Bank Settlement Incident

4/18/2026

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A Palestinian armed with a knife, 25-year-old Muhammad al-Suweiti from Fuqeiqis, was shot dead by a security officer in the West Bank settlement of Negohot on April 18, 2026, after approaching a patrolman as a dawn siren signaled infiltration.
The Israeli Defense Forces said there were no other injuries and conducted searches in the area, including a raid on Suweiti's home.
Suweiti's brother was detained for Shin Bet interrogation.

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A Palestinian armed with a knife, 25-year-old Muhammad al-Suweiti from Fuqeiqis, was shot dead by a security officer in the West Bank settlement of Negohot on April 18, 2026, after approaching a patrolman as a dawn siren signaled infiltration.
The Israeli Defense Forces said there were no other injuries and conducted searches in the area, including a raid on Suweiti's home.
Suweiti's brother was detained for Shin Bet interrogation.