'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC

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'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC. (2026, September 6). BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cn8evz26eyqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Mohammed Al-Naasan, father of Omar al-Naasan, told the BBC that he expects his sons to be injured or killed when walking in the street due to frequent attacks by Jewish settlers and soldiers in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir. Two Palestinian teenagers, Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia, were shot dead in this area after settlers and soldiers entered the village. The United Nations reports that more than 80 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers since the beginning of the year. Israel's military claims it fired on "instigators of a violent riot" during the incident.
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Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Homes in West Bank

In recent months, Israeli settlers have been attacking Palestinian homes in the West Bank, including the village of Qusra. The attacks have resulted in property damage and injuries to Palestinians. On August 4, Israeli settlers arrived at the home of Loui Abu Ridi, a Palestinian American, in Qusra, while workers were installing a new fence around his property. The Israeli military arrested the workers, allowing the settlers to roam freely.

US Ambassador Condemns Settler Violence

The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has condemned the violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. He described their actions as "acts of terror" and called for "severe consequences" to stop the violence. Huckabee visited Palestinian American residents in the village of Turmus Ayya, where they described the impact of the attacks on their lives and properties.

UN Reports 80+ Palestinian Deaths Since January

The United Nations has reported that more than 80 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers in the West Bank since January. The killings have sparked outrage among Palestinians and have led to calls for action from the international community.

Settler Violence Divides Israelis

The settler violence in the West Bank has also sparked divisions within Israel, with some Israelis condemning the attacks while others support them. A recent article noted that even within the settlement movement, there is a growing debate about the legitimacy of the attacks.

Palestinians Feel Helpless Against Settler Violence

Palestinian residents of the West Bank feel helpless against the settler violence, which has become a daily occurrence in some areas. They describe the attacks as "acts of terror" and call for international action to stop the violence.

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📰 Israeli Settler Violence in West Bank
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Topics

BBC Jewish Palestinian West Bank al-Mughayyir

Subjects

BBC ORG · 2× Palestinian NORP · 2× West Bank GPE · 2× Jewish NORP · 1× Khalil Abu Alia PERSON · 1× Mohammed Al-Naasan PERSON · 1× Nablus GPE · 1× Omar PERSON · 1× Omar al-Naasan PERSON · 1× al-Mughayyir GPE · 1×

Narrative

'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC Funerals have taken place for two Palestinian teenagers who were shot dead this week when settlers and soldiers entered a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-06
2026-09-06 · BBC News
'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC · assertive framing

Claims (5 extracted, 0 hedged)

'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC Funerals have taken place for two Palestinian teenagers who were shot dead this week when settlers and soldiers entered a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank. asserted
settlers → expect → Bank
The killing of Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia comes amid near-daily attacks by Jewish settlers in the village of al-Mughayyir, south of Nablus. asserted
killing → come → Nablus
"We expect that when our sons walk in the street, they are likely to return to you injured or killed," Mohammed Al-Naasan, Omar's father, told the BBC. asserted
Naasan → expect → BBC
Israel's military says it fired on "instigators of a violent riot" and that the incident is under review. asserted
incident → say → review
The United Nations says more than 80 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers in the territory since the beginning of the year. asserted
Palestinians → say → year
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