<div><img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/06/06/multimedia/06int-israel-westbank-mbqv/06int-israel-westbank-mbqv-facebookJumbo.jpg" class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p id="article-summary" class="css-1r45aqf e1wiw3jv0">An infant was killed in the West Bank when Israeli forces fired on a car carrying him and relatives in Hebron, with family members disputing the military’s account of the incident. The baby’s father and mother were wounded, according to Palestinian health officials.</p><section name="articleBody" class="meteredContent css-6wov7h" data-paywall-inert><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-0"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">The Palestinian health ministry said a seven-month-old boy, Sam Abu Haykal, was killed when Israeli forces opened fire on a car in Hebron while he and relatives were traveling.</p><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">The infant’s parents were wounded in the shooting, according to health officials.</p><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">The Israeli military said a soldier fired on the car after troops “perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them.”</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-1"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-1"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">The military said three Palestinians were injured in the incident and that those injured were uninvolved civilians, expressing sorrow and stating that an inquiry would continue.</p></div></div><div data-testid="ImageBlock-3"><div data-testid="imageblock-wrapper"><figure class="img-sz-medium css-d754w4 e1g7ppur0" aria-label="media" role="group"><div class="css-1xdhyk6 erfvjey0" data-testid="photoviewer-children-figure"><div class="css-nwd8t8" data-testid="lazy-image"><div data-testid="lazyimage-container" style="height:257.77777777777777px"></div></div></div><figcaption data-testid="photoviewer-children-caption" class="css-gbc9ki ewdxa0s0"><span class="css-jevhma e13ogyst0">A photo of Sam Abu Haykal. Palestinian health officials said he was killed when Israeli forces opened fire on a car in Hebron on Friday.</span></figcaption></figure></div></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-2"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">Family members said the car slowed near soldiers, and two gunshots struck the windshield, killing Sam and injuring others. The grandmother said warning shots should have been given.</p><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">The West Bank has seen heightened violence since the Gaza war began in 2023, with Israeli security operations and clashes contributing to civilian casualties.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-5"></div><div data-testid="ImageBlock-6"><div data-testid="imageblock-wrapper"><figure class="img-sz-medium css-d754w4 e1g7ppur0" aria-label="media" role="group"><div class="css-1xdhyk6 erfvjey0" data-testid="photoviewer-children-figure"><div class="css-nwd8t8" data-testid="lazy-image"><div data-testid="lazyimage-container" style="height:262.2888888888889px"></div></div></div><figcaption data-testid="photoviewer-children-caption" class="css-gbc9ki ewdxa0s0"><span class="css-jevhma e13ogyst0">Mourners at the boy’s funeral.</span></figcaption></figure></div></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-3"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">Palestinian officials noted that more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and civilians in the West Bank since October 2023, with some incidents involving civilians despite claims they were targeting militants.</p><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">Palestinians have criticized the lack of prosecutions in similar cases, while Israeli authorities say investigations are conducted and that they aim to minimize civilian harm.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-8"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-4"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">Rights groups note that prosecutions against soldiers in such cases have been rare; one earlier case resulted in a brief sentence. Observers say accountability remains limited amid wider regional tensions involving Israeli settlers and Palestinian communities.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-10"></div><div data-testid="ImageBlock-11"><div data-testid="imageblock-wrapper"><figure class="img-sz-medium css-d754w4 e1g7ppur0" aria-label="media" role="group"><div class="css-1xdhyk6 erfvjey0" data-testid="photoviewer-children-figure"><div class="css-nwd8t8" data-testid="lazy-image"><div data-testid="lazyimage-container" style="height:257.77777777777777px"></div></div></div><figcaption data-testid="photoview-children-caption" class="css-gbc9ki ewdxa0s0"><span class="css-jevhma e13ogyst0">The car in which the Abu Haykal family had been traveling. The baby’s grandmother disputed the Israeli military’s account of the shooting.</span></figcaption></figure></div></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-5"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">Analysts note that investigations into such incidents are often slow, with limited charges compared to the number of fatalities in the West Bank. Community members express skepticism about accountability in the incident.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-13"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-6"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">In related violence, clashes involving settlers and Palestinians have occurred in various West Bank towns, with authorities reporting efforts to restore order.</p></div></div></section>
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