Israeli Gunfire Kills 18 Palestinian Children in West Bank in 2025

Children Killed by Israeli Gunfire in West Bank

• 🎯 At least 18 children under 15 have been killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank in 2025, according to the United Nations.
• 📈 These killings have increased as the Israeli military has intensified operations in the Palestinian territory.

Circumstances of Fatalities

• 🏠 Some children were killed during Israeli military raids.
• 📍 Others died from sniper fire in areas described as peaceful.
• 💥 One incident involved a 2-year-old killed when an Israeli sniper fired through her family's home window.

Military Response and Investigations

• 🚫 The Israeli military stated that its rules of engagement prohibit intentional fire at civilians and called claims of targeting minors false.
• ⚖️ Investigations have been launched into some cases, but the military has not indicated any soldiers have faced discipline.

Specific Cases

• 😔 Ten-year-old Saddam Rajab died 10 days after being shot while with friends on a roof.
• 🇺🇸 Fourteen-year-old Amei, an American-Palestinian, was killed while reportedly picking almonds with friends.
• 🔍 The military is still investigating the death of 2-year-old Ila, who was shot through her home's window.