Two Palestinians killed in settler and Israeli soldier attack in West Bank

Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed in an attack involving Jewish settlers and Israeli soldiers in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Tuesday.

The Mayor of al-Mughayyir, Amin Abu Alia, reported that around 10 settlers accompanied by soldiers approached the village and began shooting towards a school.

The victims were identified as Aws al-Naasan, aged 14, and Jihad Abu Naim, aged 32.

The Palestinian health ministry attributed the deaths to settler gunfire.

Eyewitnesses described settlers and soldiers shooting from opposite sides as parents and medics tried to reach the injured near the school.

The Israeli military said soldiers were dispatched after reports of stones being thrown at an Israeli vehicle carrying civilians, including a reservist who then opened fire at suspects.

The military stated that soldiers acted to disperse the violent confrontation and that the incident is under review, with video evidence being examined.

This incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where the United Nations has documented a surge in settler attacks.

Since the start of 2026, at least 10 Palestinians have been killed and 385 injured by settlers, with over 200 attacks recorded in March alone.

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