An AFP report states that Israeli forces have killed 235 Palestinian children and teenagers in the West Bank since October 7, 2023, including a seven-month-old infant. The report highlights that killings by Israeli forces have increased significantly compared to the previous 17-year average of one death per month. Five of the victims were killed by Israeli settlers, according to B'Tselem, an Israeli human rights organization. The Palestinian Authority's Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission reported 250 deaths during the same period. One case involved the shooting of a seven-month-old infant, Sam Abu Haikal, in Hebron, with his mother also injured. The incident underscores concerns about civilian casualties and the impact on families.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a humanitarian crisis caused by Israeli military actions, emphasizing civilian casualties and quoting a Palestinian mother's emotional testimony. It presents data from Palestinian institutions and international media outlets like AFP, which often align with narratives



