Palestinian Man Martyred by Occupation Snipers in Nablus: Mahmoud Faisal Al-Kharaz, 32
NABLUS, WEST BANK – A 32-year-old Palestinian man, Mahmoud Faisal Al-Kharaz, was tragically martyred after being shot by occupation snipers in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, according to local health and security sources. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the area following increased Israeli military incursions.
Eyewitnesses reported that Al-Kharaz was targeted by sniper fire during a raid by Israeli forces in the Old City of Nablus, an area frequently subjected to military operations. The targeted shooting has sparked widespread outrage across Palestinian territories and ignited calls for accountability from international human rights organizations.
Mahmoud Al-Kharaz, a well-known figure in his community, leaves behind a grieving family and a neighborhood shaken by the latest loss in the ongoing wave of violence across the occupied West Bank. His martyrdom is being commemorated by local residents as part of the broader resistance against Israeli occupation.
Medical teams were reportedly prevented from reaching Al-Kharaz immediately due to the presence of Israeli forces in the area, further intensifying anger over the circumstances of his death. Human rights groups have often condemned such restrictions as violations of international law and the right to medical assistance.
This killing adds to the growing toll of Palestinians killed in recent months, many of whom were civilians caught in intensified military actions across Nablus, Jenin, and other areas. Observers warn that the targeting of individuals by sniper fire reflects a pattern of deliberate escalation.
Palestinian officials and community leaders have called on international bodies to intervene and halt what they describe as systematic executions under the guise of security operations. As protests and mourning ceremonies erupt in Nablus, the name of Mahmoud Faisal Al-Kharaz becomes another symbol of resilience in the face of occupation.
