Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian Man During Raid in Deir Jarir

An Israeli settler raid resulted in the death of a 23-year-old Palestinian man, Ali Majed Hamadneh, in the village of Deir Jarir, amidst ongoing violence and the approval of new settlements.

Following the approval of 34 new illegal settlements in the West Bank, Israeli settlers conducted a raid on the village of Deir Jarir, northeast of Ramallah. During the raid, settlers opened fire, killing 23-year-old Ali Majed Hamadneh. Hamadneh was brought to the Palestine Medical Complex in critical condition and succumbed to his gunshot wounds. Palestinian authorities, including the Ministry of Health and the Wafa news agency, reported the attack, detailing that settlers, protected by Israeli forces, attacked the village from its western entrance. This incident occurred just days after Israel’s approval of 34 new settlements, a move widely condemned by international bodies such as the Palestinian Presidency’s office, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the European Union. Israel’s current government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has approved at least 102 settlements since 2022, representing a significant increase compared to previous Israeli governments. The violence in the West Bank has escalated dramatically since Israel's military operation in Gaza began in October 2023, alongside a spike in deadly attacks by Israeli settlers, fueled in part by recent tensions with Iran. Despite criticism from influential figures within Israel, including military chief Eyal Zamir, settler assaults on Palestinians continue, often with limited response from mainstream Israeli society. DATA: * **Incident:** Israeli settlers killed Ali Majed Hamadneh (23) during a raid on Deir Jarir. * **Date:** Saturday * **Location:** Deir Jarir, West Bank (northeast of Ramallah) * **Cause of Death:** Gunshot wounds * **Context:** The raid followed the approval of 34 new illegal settlements in the West Bank. * **International Reaction:** The move was condemned by the Palestinian Presidency, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the European Union. * **Settlement Numbers:** Israel has approved at least 102 settlements since 2022. * **Legal Status:** All Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are illegal under international law. * **Escalating Violence:** Violence in the West Bank has risen sharply since the October 2023 Gaza operation and since tensions with Iran. * **Criticism:** Calls for condemnation of the attacks have come from influential rabbis, settler leaders, and even Israel's military chief, Eyal Zamir.