80-year-old Palestinian grandmother Halima Abu Leil was shot six times by Israeli special forces during an IDF raid in the Balata refugee camp in Nablus, West Bank. The incident was captured on grainy CCTV footage, showing that an ambulance was used during the raid. The footage reveals that Halima was shot while speaking to another woman in the street, leading to her death soon after. The analysis of the video suggests that multiple shots were fired at Halima, leading to a potential war crime and a violation of the Geneva Convention.
The United Nations has condemned the killing, stating that any deliberate killing of Palestinians by Israeli security forces in the West Bank is unlawful under international human rights law. The OHCHR oPt called for an independent and transparent investigation to hold those responsible for Halima’s death accountable. The incident highlights the ongoing violence and human rights violations in the region, with over 800 mostly unarmed Palestinians killed by Israeli security forces and settlers since October 2023.
The IDF has responded to the incident by stating that they operate in accordance with international law and are reviewing the use of the medical vehicle during the raid. Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on occupied Palestinian territory, deemed the killing a murder in cold blood and a potential war crime. The Data and Forensics team at Sky News provided a detailed analysis of the CCTV footage, shedding light on the events leading to Halima’s tragic death.
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