Funeral held for infant shot dead by Israeli soldier in West Bank

A funeral has taken place for a seven-month-old Palestinian baby fatally shot by an Israeli soldier in Hebron, occupied West Bank. The Israeli military cited a "perceived threat" from the vehicle, while the family stated they obeyed orders and posed no danger.
A funeral has taken place for a seven-month-old Palestinian baby who was fatally shot by an Israeli soldier in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred on Friday evening while the infant was in a car with family members. The Israeli military reported that a shot was fired after soldiers in the Tel Rumeida area "perceived a threat" from the vehicle. In contrast, the family stated they had obeyed orders to stop and presented no danger. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has initiated an investigation into the shooting.
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