Israeli Army Shoots Palestinian Girl at Qalandia Checkpoint

The Israeli army shot and wounded a Palestinian girl with live ammunition on Sunday at the Qalandia checkpoint, located north of occupied East Jerusalem in the central West Bank. Local sources reported the incident, though the identity of the girl and the specific nature of her injuries were not immediately disclosed.

The shooting occurred amid a period of heightened Israeli restrictions on Palestinian movement, including the use of roadblocks and checkpoint closures. Palestinian figures indicate that the Israeli military has intensified operations across the West Bank since October 2023.

These operations have resulted in more than 1,206 deaths, 13,300 injuries, and nearly 26,000 arrests. The military campaign has also been characterized by the demolition of homes and the expansion of settlements in the region.