Mourners carry the physique of the Palestinian Hassan Ahmed Jamil Moussa,19, who, in response to well being authorities, was killed throughout an Israeli raid final night time, throughout his funeral within the Askar camp close to the West Bank metropolis of Nablus, on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP
“Overnight (Sunday), IDF reserve soldiers… conducted an operational activity in the area of Nablus during which a terrorist hurled an explosive device towards the soldiers,” the navy mentioned in a quick assertion.
“The soldiers responded with fire and eliminated the terrorist. No IDF injuries were reported.”
The Ramallah-based Palestinian Health Ministry mentioned: “Hassan Ahmed Jamil Moussa (19 years old) was killed last night by fire from the occupation forces in the Askar refugee camp.”
The Askar camp for Palestinian refugees is on the japanese finish of Nablus, within the northern West Bank. Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967.
Majed Abu Kishk, the pinnacle of the Askar companies committee, mentioned {the teenager} was shot at round midnight throughout a raid on the camp.
He was detained by the Israeli forces and when he was handed over to the Palestinian ambulance companies, “he was already dead”.
Violence within the Palestinian territory has soared for the reason that Hamas assault on Israel triggered the Gaza battle in October 2023.
At least 1,006 Palestinians, together with militants, have been killed within the West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers for the reason that battle began, in response to the Palestinian well being ministry.
During the identical interval, 43 Israelis, together with troopers, have been killed in Palestinian assaults within the West Bank, in response to official Israeli figures.
Published – November 16, 2025 10:50 pm IST
