The Israeli military reported that during the raid in Silwad, two soldiers were attacked, leading to the shooting of Hammad, who was identified by the Palestinian health ministry. This incident is part of a broader pattern of violence in the region, with an AFP tally indicating that since the onset of the Gaza war in October 2023, Israeli forces have killed over 1,067 Palestinians, including militants and civilians.
POLITICSPublished 29 Apr 2026 • Published 14h ago • Updated 4h ago
Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Man During West Bank Raid
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Israeli forces killed 37-year-old Abdel Halim Hammad during a raid in Silwad, West Bank, amid ongoing violence that has resulted in at least 1,067 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. Concurrently, ultra-Orthodox protesters stormed the home of military police chief Yuval Yamin in Ashkelon, protesting against the arrest of draft evaders.
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