The body of a missing Israeli teen was found in the West Bank after being killed in a “terrorist attack,” according to Israel’s army. The 14-year-old’s disappearance had sparked attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant urged people not to take the law into their own hands following the tragedy.
A Palestinian man was killed and 25 others were wounded in the attack on the al-Mughayyir village. In response, Israeli settlers burned homes and cars in two villages. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the situation, but tensions in the West Bank have been high since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in nearby Gaza.
More than 460 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since the start of the conflict. Despite this, there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the killing of the Israeli teen. The teen’s body was discovered by a drone, and although he was not shot, no further details were given. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the killing and vowed to find the perpetrators.
The incident comes amid continued controversy over Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank, a move criticized by the international community. Consecutive Israeli governments have expanded settlements in the region, further fueling tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. The search for justice and peace continues in the wake of this tragic event.
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