Israeli Forces Kill 16-Year-Old Palestinian Girl

On Tuesday, 16-year-old Lujain Osama Musleh was shot and killed by Israeli forces in Kafr Dan, near Jenin, during a military operation that has resulted in a total of at least 34 Palestinian deaths over the past week. Reports indicate that Musleh was shot in the head while looking out of her window, and emergency responders were delayed access to her for over half an hour, contributing to her death. The Israeli military claims that they returned fire after being shot at by armed militants, but local witnesses and rights groups dispute this account, highlighting that many civilians have been harmed during the operation. The ongoing violence has intensified since Hamas's attacks on Israel on October 7, leading to increased military operations in the West Bank. In addition to Musleh, two other Palestinians were killed in Tulkarm on the same day, as clashes continued in the region. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating rapidly, with reports of food and water shortages amid the ongoing military actions.