Two Palestinian children were shot in the back and killed by Israeli forces on the occupied West Bank.
12-year-old Ayman Nasser al-Heymouny was killed in Hebron, and 13-year-old Limas al-Amouny was shot dead at Governor Jenin, Palestinian Ministry of Health and WAFA Communications Bureau.
Israeli forces fired at Al Heymouny and shot him while visiting his relatives south of Hebron. He was rushed to the hospital, where he died of injuries.
Al Amouri was shot dead in the abdomen and taken to Jenin government hospital, where she was declared dead shortly afterwards.
Israeli forces fatally shot two Palestinian children in the back today in the occupied West Bank. The soldiers fired fire on both children from an armored military vehicle inside.
Hebron and Limas Anmouri, 13, Ayman al Hemouni, 12, of Jenin.
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– February 21, 2025, Children’s Defense (@DCIPALESTINE)
She was shot Friday afternoon while standing in the courtyard of a family home in the Jenin area, Defense For Children International – Palestine (DCIP).
An Israeli soldier in an decorated armored vehicle about 50 meters (164 feet) from Al-Amouri fired at least five bullets into the courtyard where she was standing and slapped her in the back, DCIP said.
“Both Ayman and Lima were suddenly targeted and there was a warning with deadly forces from Israeli soldiers safely placed inside the armored vehicle without warning on their backs,” said DCIP’s Ayed Abu Eqtish. Ta.
“The Israeli military means light empt and systematic immunity for the lives of Palestinian children.
Killing occurs as Israeli forces carry out massive raids on the Jordan River, which has been occupied for weeks, including Nablas, Tarcalem, Jenin and Nablas overnight.
“Intent of genocide”
Overnight, Israeli forces also raided in the Amari refugee camp north of Elbile, in the Kahuhura Akabu district near Oakfel Jerusalem in Nabras, in the western part of Elcho, Bethlehem and Deia Ammar refugee camp. Of the Ramallah, local sources, including WAFA, reported.
The Palestinians were taken by Israeli forces from the town of Zawatha, west of the city of Nabulus. In Jenin, where a fatal Israeli attack has continued for more than a month, Israeli forces have pulled a man from his car and arrested him.
The Palestinian home, which was released as part of the Gaza ceasefire contract on Saturday, was also attacked by Birzeit north of Ramala.
A detained Palestinian home in Harazzon refugee camp was also attacked, and the detainee’s son was arrested.
Israel’s plan to intensify military operations in refugee camps around the Tarkalem and the occupied West Bank is evidence of “genocide intent,” said local governor Abdullah Kumeil.
On Saturday, the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) condemned Israeli operations in Tarkarem and the killing of both Al-Heimouny and Al-Amouli.
“The OIC emphasized that these Israeli attacks constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity,” the group said in a statement, urging international action.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raided a civilian Palestinian home in Tarkarm on the occupied West Bank after his family was forced out. pic.twitter.com/zl6yh1bmzk
– Palestine Chronicle (@palestinechron) February 21, 2025
Israeli forces have killed more than 50 Palestinians since their attacks in the northern West Bank occupied on January 21, shortly after the Gaza ceasefire contract was agreed.
The United Nations Humanitarian Agency (OCHA) reports that it is causing serious damage to water and sanitation infrastructure to Palestinian communities.
However, several more Palestinians have been killed on Friday night, including two children, since the UN reporting period ended on Monday.
OCHA also counted 34 incidents of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in its latest report.
