Reports indicate a growing number of Palestinian children and teenagers are being killed in the West Bank by Israeli forces since the start of the Gaza war. Data from the Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem reveals that 235 Palestinian minors have been fatally shot by Israeli forces in the West Bank between October 7, 2023, and June 2026. This increase in deaths coincides with the large-scale Hamas attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. The documented fatalities raise concerns about the escalating violence and its devastating impact on young Palestinians. B’Tselem’s data provides a stark illustration of the deteriorating situation within the West Bank. Further investigation is needed to determine the full circumstances surrounding these deaths, and to address the rising tensions in the region.

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