Key Facts
• June 25, Israeli forces shot and killed 15-year-old Rayan Tamer Hawshiya in the West Bank.
• Incident occurred near Yamoun, north of Jenin, during a military raid.
• Israeli military claimed “terrorists” threw explosives at their forces; no Israeli injuries reported.
• Palestinian health officials confirmed Hawshiya was shot in the neck.
• Same day, 66-year-old Palestinian woman Zahia Jude Obeidi was killed in East Jerusalem.
• Israeli settlers attacked homes and vehicles in Kafr Malik, causing multiple casualties.
• UN reports: 947 Palestinians killed (200 children) from October 2023 to June 2025.
• Israeli government reports 39 Israeli civilians killed in the same period.
• Israel continues military operations, displacing thousands of Palestinians and destroying villages.
• Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of violating international law by forcing mass evacuations.
• UN condemns escalating settler violence and forced displacements in the West Bank.
• Israel approved major Jewish settlement expansion in May 2025, deemed illegal under international law.
Summary
On June 25, Israeli forces killed 15-year-old Rayan Tamer Hawshiya during a raid in the West Bank, citing alleged attacks by “terrorists.” The same day, 66-year-old Zahia Jude Obeidi was fatally shot in East Jerusalem. Violence in the region has intensified, with Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian homes and vehicles in Kafr Malik, resulting in casualties. UN reports reveal 947 Palestinians, including 200 children, were killed between October 2023 and June 2025, while 39 Israeli civilians were killed in the same timeframe. Israel’s military operations have displaced thousands of Palestinians, drawing international condemnation for violating international law. Human Rights Watch criticized Israel for rendering parts of the West Bank uninhabitable. The Israeli government recently approved significant settlement expansions, further escalating tensions. The UN continues to denounce the violence and forced displacements.
