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Palestinian teen shot dead in Israeli West Bank raid, Wafa reports

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Posted on April 29, 2026

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· Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Palestinian Teen Killed in Israeli Military Raid in Hebron, West Bank

Details and Context of the Incident

Fatal Shooting in Hebron

RAMALLAH, West Bank, April 29 (Reuters) - A Palestinian teen was shot dead during an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

The Palestinian health ministry said the teenager was a 16-year-old boy. The Israeli military said it was looking into the report. Wafa said the boy was killed by soldiers' gunfire, during a raid in the Palestinian city of Hebron.

Related Clashes and Military Actions

Attack Near Ramallah

Earlier, the Israeli military said two Palestinians attacked and wounded two soldiers in the area of Silwad, near Ramallah. The soldiers opened fire, killing one of the assailants and apprehended the second man alive, the military said.

Verification and Reporting

Reuters was not immediately able to verify the details of either incident.

Additional Violence in Gaza

Medic Killed in Northern Gaza

In northern Gaza, Palestinian health officials said a medic was killed in an Israeli strike. The Israeli military did not immediately comment. It said its forces had shot dead a militant in southern Gaza in a separate incident later on Wednesday.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Ali Sawafta in ramallah and Nidal al-Mughrabi in Cairo; Editing by David Gregorio)

Key Takeaways

  • A 16‑year‑old Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli military gunfire during a raid in Hebron, according to Wafa, with the Israeli military stating it is looking into the report.
  • The incident occurred amid a broader uptick in violence: this week alone has seen multiple Palestinian teens killed in West Bank raids, highlighting escalating tensions. (apnews.com)
  • Israel’s military reported that earlier in the day, two Palestinians attacked soldiers near Silwad (Ramallah area)—one was killed, one apprehended—and separate operations in Gaza included a medic killed by strike and a militant shot dead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was killed in the Israeli West Bank raid?
A 16-year-old Palestinian boy was reportedly shot dead by Israeli soldiers during a raid in Hebron, West Bank.
Which news agencies reported the incident?
The incident was reported by the official Palestinian news agency Wafa and covered by Reuters.
What did the Israeli military say about the incident?
The Israeli military stated it was looking into the report of the shooting and did not immediately comment further.
Were there other incidents reported in the West Bank and Gaza?
Yes, there were attacks and responses near Silwad, as well as fatalities and injuries reported in northern and southern Gaza.

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