Palestinian boy, 10, killed by Israeli forces in West Bank

A 10-year-old Palestinian boy, Muhammad al-Hallaq, was killed by Israeli forces in al-Rihiya, West Bank, after soldiers opened fire during perceived confrontations, despite witnesses claiming there was no provocation. The Israeli military acknowledged the incident is under review following criticism of the soldiers’ conduct, while violence in the region has seen around 200 Palestinians killed this year, including 40 children.

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