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2 Killed as Soldiers, Settlers Fire on West Bank School

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Soldiers and settlers opened fire on al-Mughayyir school on 21 April 2026, killing a 14-year-old student and a 32-year-old man.
The Israeli military said it is reviewing the shooting and that troops acted to disperse a confrontation.
Yesh Din reported lethal West Bank attacks are increasingly carried out by reserve-unit settlers who also serve as soldiers.
During the funeral, an Israeli armored vehicle passed the crowd, prompting stone-throwing and tear-gas deployment.

History

Historical Context

The Hebron Massacre on August 24, 1929, resulted in the deaths of 67 Jews and marked a turning point in Arab-Jewish relations in Mandatory Palestine. Fueled by rumors of Jewish intentions to seize the Temple Mount, the violence led to the evacuation of the Jewish community from Hebron. This event intensified hostilities, contributing to the ongoing cycle of violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians today.

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Story summary

Soldiers and settlers opened fire on al-Mughayyir school on 21 April 2026, killing a 14-year-old student and a 32-year-old man.
The Israeli military said it is reviewing the shooting and that troops acted to disperse a confrontation.
Yesh Din reported lethal West Bank attacks are increasingly carried out by reserve-unit settlers who also serve as soldiers.
During the funeral, an Israeli armored vehicle passed the crowd, prompting stone-throwing and tear-gas deployment.

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