West Bank, November 3: A tragic day unfolded in the West Bank when 14-year-old Naji al-Baba, an aspiring footballer, was fatally shot by Israeli soldiers during what was described as a peaceful game with friends. The heartbreaking incident has left his family and community in mourning.
Naji sustained critical gunshot wounds to his heart, pelvis, shoulder, and foot. His father, Nidal al-Baba, rushed to his aid but was reportedly assaulted by soldiers, resulting in a fractured hand.
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According to witnesses, the soldiers fired at children in what started as a routine day. The Israeli army claimed Naji was in a restricted area, delaying the return of his body to his grieving family. Hours later, his body was transported to a Palestinian hospital, where medical reports confirmed he had endured severe injuries for over 30 minutes without receiving medical assistance.
The funeral procession for Naji was a sorrowful sight, with his injured father carrying his body despite his own physical pain. The loss of Naji, a passionate footballer, has sparked outrage and profound grief across the Palestinian community, highlighting the escalating violence in the region.
This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and devastating impact on innocent lives in the West Bank, raising urgent calls for justice and accountability.
