Palestinian Teen Killed by Israeli Forces; Settlers Arson Mosque in West Bank
On May 15, 2026, tensions escalated in the Israeli-occupied West Bank following two separate violent incidents. The Palestinian Authority reported that Israeli forces shot and killed 15-year-old Fahd Zidan Oweis in Al-Lubban al-Sharqiyya, Nablus governorate. While Palestinian health officials stated his body was withheld, the Israeli military claimed he was a masked terrorist eliminated during a counterterror operation after throwing stones at vehicles. In a distinct incident near Ramallah, Israeli settlers allegedly set fire to a mosque in Jibiya and torched two cars, leaving Hebrew graffiti on the walls. The Israeli Defense Forces condemned the arson as a violation of public order and promised an investigation, though suspects were not immediately located. These events occur amidst a significant surge in violence since October 2023, with over 1,000 Palestinians killed in the West Bank according to Palestinian figures. The article highlights ongoing settler violence and military operations, noting international condemnation and the illegal status of settlements under international law.
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