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Israeli settlers paralyse Palestinian nurse in West Bank shooting
Middle East EyeAdded 15 hours ago
A Palestinian nurse, Muhammad Mutoor, was shot and partially paralysed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The incident occurred in Sa'ir, near Hebron, where escalating settler violence has been reported. Mutoor was attempting to assist injured individuals when he was targeted, highlighting the dangers faced by medical personnel in conflict zones.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene where armed settlers fired live ammunition indiscriminately at residents. The attack not only injured Mutoor but also obstructed ambulances from reaching the area, forcing locals to transport him to a nearby hospital. This incident underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The family of Mutoor expressed their anguish, stating that the settlers aimed to kill without regard for human life. This shooting is part of a broader pattern of violence against Palestinians, raising serious concerns about human rights violations in the region.