Palestinian Man Fatally Shot in Israeli Raid in Hebron

In a tragic incident, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society has reported the killing of a Palestinian man during the latest Israeli raid in the al-Hawuz neighborhood of Hebron (Al-Khalil).

The victim, identified as 65-year-old Issa Ali Abdel Moneim al-Qadi al-Tamimi, was driving his vehicle when Israeli forces fatally shot him in the head near the premises of the Islamic Charitable Society building, as disclosed by the Palestinian news agency Wafa.

Adding to the distressing situation, Israeli forces also seized computers, files, and property from the Islamic Charitable Society building before shutting it down.

A video shared on Monday by Al Jazeera Arabic on the social media platform X displayed Israeli forces storming the city of Yatta in Hebron. The video revealed an armored vehicle bearing the Israeli flag, with heavily-armed soldiers accompanying it.

Meanwhile, in the Balata refugee camp, intense gunfire reverberated as Israeli forces clashed with Palestinian fighters in the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera Arabic reported that the clashes erupted on the outskirts of Nablus early on Monday.

Imposing Collective Punishment

Since October 7, the West Bank has been completely sealed off from the rest of the occupied territories, leading to severe repercussions for Palestinians. The Israeli blockade has resulted in the halt of both people and goods movement, greatly impacting the daily lives of Palestinians. As a result, numerous businesses have been forced to shut down, exacerbating the already dire economic situation in the region. Additionally, Israel has implemented checkpoints near wholesale markets, allegedly to ensure the safety of Israeli settlers residing in the vicinity.

Alarming Death Toll

The ongoing Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank have caused immense loss of life and injuries. According to Palestinian authorities, at least 185 Palestinians have lost their lives, with over 2,500 individuals sustaining injuries at the hands of Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank in just over a month.