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Deadly Israeli Attacks, Home Demolitions Continue Across Occupied West Bank

HeadlineJan 17, 2024

Israel’s deadly attacks in the occupied West Bank continue, with at least seven Palestinians killed over the past day. On Tuesday, mourners attended the funeral of 21-year-old Ahed Muhammed in Dura, near the West Bank city of Hebron, after she was killed during an Israeli raid Monday. This is her sister.

Sumoud Muhammed: “Ahed was martyred here on the rooftop of her parents-in-law’s house, where there was supposed to be a wedding next Friday. In our tradition, people come to arrange stuff for the bride. This is why Ahed was here. … Ahed has a 6-month-old daughter. Her name is Aylul. She left Aylul behind. She left her to be a daughter of a martyr with no memories with her mother, because they didn’t have the chance to make memories together.”

The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli forces have killed some 350 West Bank Palestinians since October 7. In addition, at least 94 houses have been destroyed across the occupied territory, displacing 602 Palestinians, including 263 children, since October 7, according to the U.N.

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