A 17-year-old Palestinian footballer, Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan, died on Saturday, a week after he was shot during an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, according to officials and relatives. Nassan, a player for Al-Mughayyir Club and a member of the Palestinian national youth team, was reportedly shot in the thigh during the attack on July 11. His leg was subsequently amputated, and he later died from his injuries.
FAQs
Who was Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan?
Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan was a 17-year-old Palestinian footballer who played for Al-Mughayyir Club and was a member of the Palestinian national youth team.
What happened to him?
Nassan was shot in the thigh during an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on July 11. His leg was amputated, and he later died from his injuries.
Who is blamed for the incident?
The Palestine Football Association accused Israeli forces of shooting Nassan while settlers were attacking the village. The Israeli military has not yet responded to requests for comment.
What is the broader context of this incident?
Since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023, the United Nations has reported a sharp increase in violence attributed to Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Israeli soldiers or settlers have killed at least 1,088 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 2023, including both militants and civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Palestinian health ministry data.






























