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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Palestinian Doctor Shot and Injured by Israeli Forces in Occupied West Bank

A Palestinian doctor was shot and injured by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and confrontations in the territory. Eyewitnesses reported that the doctor sustained injuries as a result of direct gunfire. The condition of the doctor remains unclear, while no further information was immediately available.

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK – DECEMBER 9: The Israeli army, deployed on main and side streets, blocks any movements surrounding the area of Amari Refugee Camp in Ramallah, in West Bank, on December 9, 2025. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

A Palestinian doctor was shot and injured by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, according to local reports. The incident occurred amid continued tensions across the occupied territory, where Israeli forces have been increasingly active.

Witnesses stated that the doctor was struck by Israeli gunfire. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain limited in detail, and no official medical updates have been released regarding the condition of the injured doctor.

Residents in the area emphasized the repeated targeting of civilians, including those in the medical profession. The latest shooting has sparked concern among local communities and medical staff, who say they continue to operate under constant threat.

In the occupied West Bank, such incidents further fuel criticism of Israeli military operations, as Palestinians continue to resist what they describe as occupation and military aggression. The injured doctor was reportedly present when Israeli forces opened fire, though it is unclear under what specific circumstances the shooting occurred.

From its side, Israeli forces often justify the use of force as part of ongoing operations in the territory. However, human rights advocates have long pointed to the repeated injury of non-combatants as indicative of a broader pattern of targeting.

Palestinian institutions have called for increased documentation and monitoring of such incidents, particularly those involving medical personnel. The shooting of the doctor has once again drawn attention to the risks facing health workers operating in conflict zones like the occupied West Bank.

Meanwhile, calls for accountability and international attention have increased, as voices on the ground stress the importance of protecting medical professionals and ensuring safe access to health services.

In addition, rights groups reiterated that such events underline the urgent need for international mechanisms to prevent the escalations that result in injuries to civilians, especially within the context of an occupation.

This latest incident is part of an ongoing pattern witnessed in the occupied West Bank, where the presence and actions of Israeli forces have led to repeated confrontations. Palestinian resistance movements have maintained that acts such as these only strengthen their resolve against the policies and practices of occupation.

Until further details emerge, the shooting of the Palestinian doctor remains under scrutiny by observers and local groups monitoring the situation inside the occupied territories. Further developments are expected as more information becomes available regarding the condition of the injured individual and the circumstances of the shooting.

12 Dec, 14:01

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