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Israeli soldier kills seven-month-old Palestinian baby, then walks away

Israeli soldier kills seven-month-old Palestinian baby, then walks away Israeli soldiers killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank after opening fire on his family’s car, despite the vehicle stopping when ordered. The baby boy, named Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was shot on Friday afternoon in the Tel Rumeida area of Hebron while travelling with his parents, his 11-year-old brother and his grandmother. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died. Friday was the day he turned seven months old. His grandmother, Ferial Abu Haikal, told Reuters the family stopped when they saw Israeli military vehicles and soldiers ahead. She said they first thought the gunfire was warning shots. "One bullet struck my grandson, traversed his face and crossed his head, striking his mother's cheek where it lodged," the grandmother said. Read more: Israeli soldier kills seven-month-old Palestinian baby, then walks away

06 Jun 2026, 23:00 UTCSource: Middle East EyeOriginal source

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Escalation74% model probability
Did not materialise

Confirmation indicators

  • Reports of increased military presence in the West Bank, including targeted raids on Palestinian communities, within 48 hours of the incident. A public announcement by the Israeli Prime Minister demanding retaliation against Hamas or other Palestinian groups.
  • Time Horizon: 7
Horizon: 7–10 days
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Status quo19% model probability
Did not materialise

Confirmation indicators

  • Reports of increased military presence in the West Bank, including targeted raids on Palestinian communities, within 48 hours of the incident. A public announcement by the Israeli Prime Minister demanding retaliation against Hamas or other Palestinian groups.
  • Time Horizon: 7
Horizon: 7–10 days
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De-escalation7% model probability
Did not materialise

Confirmation indicators

  • Reports of increased military presence in the West Bank, including targeted raids on Palestinian communities, within 48 hours of the incident. A public announcement by the Israeli Prime Minister demanding retaliation against Hamas or other Palestinian groups.
  • Time Horizon: 7
Horizon: 7–10 days