In a heartbreaking scene in the occupied West Bank, mourners gathered to bury a 25-year-old Palestinian father of newborn twins, who was shot dead by Israeli settlers. The funeral, held in the village of Umm Safa, saw the mother holding the two-month-old babies as they were brought to say goodbye to their father. The victim, identified as Mohammad al-Ashqar, was killed while farming his land near Ramallah. Witnesses reported that a group of settlers opened fire at him without provocation. Palestinian authorities condemned the attack, calling for international intervention to stop settler violence, which has surged in recent months. The Israeli military said it was investigating the incident.
Twin Infants Bid Farewell to Father Killed in West Bank Settler Attack
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April 24, 2026 · 1:07 PM