Report on Recent Fatalities and Detentions in the Occupied West Bank

Incident Overview

On the dawn of Tuesday, Israeli forces shot and killed a 15-year-old Palestinian child, Amjad Nassar Awad Hawshiya, at the Al-Manara roundabout in the center of Ramallah city, located in the central occupied West Bank. This marks the second fatality caused by occupation forces within hours.

Details of the Incident

• Eyewitnesses reported that an Israeli sharpshooter fired live ammunition, striking Hawshiya in the chest.
• Hawshiya, originally from Yatta town south of Hebron, succumbed to his critical injuries.
• Local Palestinians gathered at the Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah to receive the body and escorted it to Yatta town for burial.
• The funeral prayer was held at the Martyrs’ Mosque before burial in Qanan al-Tawil cemetery.

Additional Military Actions

• Israeli forces conducted raids in Ramallah city, detaining and interrogating several Palestinians.
• Homes on Rukab Street and Ain Misbah neighborhood were stormed and ransacked.
• Mohammad Saqr was abducted following a raid on his home on Rakab Street.

Related Fatality Near Hebron

In a related incident, 24-year-old Samer Bassam Al-Zagharneh was shot and killed by Israeli forces near the Apartheid Wall close to Ath-Thahiriya town, southwest of Hebron.

Statistical Summary of Fatalities in 2024

1. Total Palestinian fatalities in the occupied West Bank: 167
2. Children killed: 30
3. Women killed: 6
4. Fatalities by location:
   • Jenin: 59
   • Nablus: 28
   • Tubas: 26
   • Tulkarem: 16
   • Hebron: 10
   • Ramallah: 9
   • Bethlehem: 6
   • Jerusalem: 5
   • Qalqilia: 4
   • Salfit: 3
   • Jericho: 1

Casualties in the Gaza Strip

Since October 7, 2023, the death toll in the Gaza Strip has reached 56,531, including women and children, with at least 133,642 Palestinians injured due to ongoing Israeli military operations.

Emphasis on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

• The loss of young lives and the high number of injuries severely undermine the health and well-being of Palestinian communities.
• Access to medical care is critical for survivors and affected families.

Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

• The ongoing violence and military actions highlight the urgent need for peaceful conflict resolution and protection of human rights.
• Detentions and home raids impact social stability and trust in institutions.

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

• The disproportionate impact on children, women, and specific communities reflects significant inequalities that must be addressed.

Goal 4: Quality Education

• The killing of children disrupts education and future opportunities for Palestinian youth.

Recommendations

1. Immediate cessation of violence to protect civilians, especially children and vulnerable groups.
2. Support for medical and psychological services for affected populations.
3. Promotion of dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms.
4. International cooperation to uphold human rights and ensure accountability.

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed or Connected

1. SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
   • The article discusses violence, killings, abductions, and military operations, highlighting issues of conflict, human rights violations, and lack of justice and security.
2. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
   • The killing and injury of civilians, including children and women, directly affect health and well-being.
3. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
   • The article reflects systemic inequalities and discrimination faced by Palestinians under occupation.
4. SDG 5: Gender Equality
   • Reference to women among the casualties highlights gender-related impacts of conflict.

2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs Identified

1. SDG 16 Targets
   • 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
   • 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
   • 16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms.
2. SDG 3 Targets
   • 3.2: End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age (relevant as children are victims).
   • 3.4: Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being (implied by trauma and injuries).
3. SDG 10 Targets
   • 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
4. SDG 5 Targets
   • 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres.

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied to Measure Progress

1. Indicators Related to SDG 16
   • 16.1.1: Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age.
   • 16.3.1: Proportion of victims of violence who report their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms.
   • 16.10.1: Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates.
2. Indicators Related to SDG 3
   • 3.2.1: Under-five mortality rate.
   • 3.4.2: Suicide mortality rate (implied mental health impact).
3. Indicators Related to SDG 10
   • 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by age, sex and persons with disabilities (implied social and economic inequalities).
4. Indicators Related to SDG 5
   • 5.2.1: Proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months.

4. Table of SDGs, Targets and Indicators

Source: imemc.org