Growing Casualties: Four Palestinians, Including Two Minors, Killed and Dozens Injured.

Israeli forces carried out raids in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the deaths of at least four individuals, including two minors, according to Palestinian officials on Wednesday.

In one incident, Israeli forces shot and killed a 13-year-old boy named Rami al-Halhuli in the Shu’fat refugee camp in occupied East Jerusalem. The Israeli Border Police claimed he had fired fireworks at them. However, witnesses contradicted this, saying the boy had aimed the fireworks into the air, not at the Israeli forces.

An Israeli soldier aims his weapon during a raid in Jenin [Alaa Badarneh/EPA] — An Israeli forces aims his weapon during a raid in Jenin [Alaa Badarneh/EPA]

Following the incident, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed support for the soldiers involved in the killing, referring to the deceased boy as a “terrorist.”

The shooting sparked outrage, with local reports indicating plans for a day of mourning and a strike in the area. The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported treating five others injured by Israeli gunfire.

In Jenin, there was an explosion involving an Israeli vehicle. Overnight raids were reported in other locations as well, resulting in further casualties. Israeli forces also clashed with individuals throwing Molotov cocktails, leading to additional deaths and injuries.

These incidents add to the ongoing violence in the region, which has intensified since a conflict between Hamas and Israel broke out in Gaza. The situation is further exacerbated by heightened tensions during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, particularly regarding access to the Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem.