Israeli Operation in West Bank Claims Young Life: Girl Killed

A funeral has been held for Lujain Musleh, a 16-year-old Palestinian girl who was reportedly killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

Her father, Osama, said she was shot in the head while looking out of a window in their home in Kafr Dan, near Jenin.

The Israeli military claims that armed fighters fired at soldiers, who then returned fire, killing Lujain.

However, Defence for Children Palestine, a rights group, disputes this account, saying that Israeli soldiers entered Kafr Dan, surrounding a neighboring house, and fired live ammunition and shells, prompting clashes with armed Palestinians.

Lujain’s father described the heartbreaking moment: “She didn’t go to the roof, she didn’t hurl a stone, and she wasn’t carrying a weapon. The only thing she did is look from the window, and the soldier saw her and shot her.”

The Israeli military has said that they are reviewing the circumstances of Lujain’s death.

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However, this incident is just one of many tragic losses in the West Bank, where violence has escalated since Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel on October 7 and the ensuing war in Gaza.

According to the Palestinian health ministry, 30 Palestinians have been killed, including several children, since Israel launched its operation to dismantle “terrorist cells”.

The Israeli military has reported that one soldier has been killed.

The situation in Jenin remains dire, with the local municipality reporting extensive damage to infrastructure and essential services.

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has expressed concern about the devastating impact on civilians.

As the conflict continues, the international community must demand an end to the violence and a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

The loss of innocent lives, like Lujain’s, is a heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for a just and lasting peace in the region.

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Stephen Jesuwale

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