IDF Forces Kill 14-Year-Old Suspect in Stone-Throwing Incident Near Nablus
IDF troops shot and killed a 14-year-old Palestinian and wounded two others near Burka after forces intercepted a group hurling stones at vehicles along Route 60.
IDF forces shot and killed 14-year-old Moataz Eyad Douglas and wounded two other youths on Monday evening near the village of Burka, located north of Nablus in Samaria. According to the military, the incident occurred at approximately 8:00 PM along Route 60 between Sa'nur and Homesh.
An ambush by troops from the Kfir Brigade targeted a group of masked individuals who allegedly hurled stones at passing Israeli vehicles. The military stated that the suspects were operating in an area known for recent stone-throwing incidents targeting motorists.
Palestinian reports confirmed the death of the 14-year-old minor during the engagement. The military released a brief statement regarding the operation via social media channels, characterizing it as a routine counter-terrorism activity aimed at neutralizing immediate threats on the highway.
