Conflict in Jerusalem: a Fatal Shooting of a Palestinian Boy

A Palestinian boy named Rami Al Halhouli (or Hamdan Al-Halhouli) was fatally shot.

The incident involved fireworks and took place during Ramadan.

An investigation into the shooting has been initiated.

Rami was killed by a bullet after lighting a firework. [newarab.com]

Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the killing of the child by police as the correct action against terrorists, and is characterized by extreme and fanatic views against Palestinians, often making controversial statements. [newarab.com, Al Bawaba]

The Palestinian Ministry for Foreign Affairs condemned the killing as part of "field executions" by Israeli forces in the West Bank, indicating it as evidence of the Israeli right's intention to escalate violence during Ramadan. [Palestinian Ministry for Foreign Affairs]

Defense for Children International Palestine reports that 25 children have been killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers since the start of the year and highlights that at least 126 Palestinian children were killed by Israeli fire in 2023. [Defense for Children International Palestine]

According to the Palestinian health ministry, a total of 432 people have been killed in the West Bank since 7 October. [Palestinian health ministry]

A discrepancy in reports regarding Rami Al Halhouli's age was noted, with some sources stating 13 and others confirming he was 12. [NYTimes, BBC]

On the day of the incident, six Palestinians, including Al Halhouli, were killed by Israeli security forces across the occupied territories. [BBC, The Guardian]

Social media footage highlighted tensions in Shuafat, including teenagers launching fireworks at police amidst tear gas. [The Guardian]

The case of Rami Al Halhouli is part of a long-standing pattern of violence affecting children in the conflict zone. [BBC]

Clashes occurred in Shuafat in eastern Jerusalem during the second evening of Ramadan, involving the throwing of Molotov cocktails and fireworks at Israeli security forces. [ynetnews.com, jpost.com]

Israeli forces clashed with Muslims in Jenin as they entered the city to combat terrorism, resulting in at least two deaths according to Palestinian reports. [jpost.com]

The Police Investigations Department has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. [ynetnews.com]

Israel Police vowed to continue acting resolutely against threats and violent rioters. [ynetnews.com, jpost.com]