Palestinian teen footballer dies after settler attack in West Bank
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- A 17-year-old Palestinian footballer died from wounds sustained a week earlier during an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
- Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan, a player for the Palestinian national youth team, was reportedly shot in the thigh during the settler attack on July 11, had his leg amputated, and later died.
- Violence in the West Bank has escalated significantly since the Gaza war began in October 2023, with over 1,000 Palestinians killed in the territory.
A 17-year-old Palestinian footballer, Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan, has died from wounds sustained during an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Al-Nassan, a player for the Palestinian national youth team, was reportedly shot in the thigh on July 11. His leg was amputated, but he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, according to officials and relatives.
Dozens of mourners gathered for his funeral in Ramallah, carrying his body to his village for burial. The Palestine Football Association accused Israeli forces of shooting al-Nassan while settlers were attacking the village. His father recounted that his son went to the scene of the attack after hearing screams and was killed.
He loved football. When the settlers attacked, he heard the screams of the girls and women. He went to the scene of the attack and was killed.
Violence in the West Bank has surged since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023. The Palestinian Authority's health ministry reports that over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers during this period. The Israeli military states that most of these were militants or rioters. The region has also seen a significant increase in attacks by settlers on Palestinians and their property.
He was a good student, good in sports, and loved playing football. Everyone loved him. May God accept him as a martyr.
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Originally published by Times of Israel in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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