Residents of Wadi Rahal Village Deny Israeli Media Claims Regarding Death of Khalil Ziyada
Residents of Wadi Rahal Village have refuted Israeli media claims about the death of Khalil Ziyada, insisting he was shot by a known racist Israeli settler. Eyewitnesses at the funeral denied the Israeli army’s attempt to cover up the incident, highlighting settler attacks on the village. The funeral, attended by officials and villagers, mourned Ziyada’s death and condemned settler violence.
Eye-witnesses confirmed settler attacks carried out by individuals known to the villagers, contradicting the army’s narrative. The village council head condemned Israeli policies aiming to pressure residents to leave their lands. The bereaved family called for international protection against settler assaults.
Official Palestinian sources blame the occupying state for the crime, while Governor of Bethlehem condemns the killing. He urges international accountability for extremist settlers and their supporters. The funeral procession honored Ziyada’s memory, declaring a strike in Bethlehem in solidarity. Palestinian factions mourn the loss, vowing to resist displacement and protect their land.
Israeli settlements and settlers pose a significant threat to Palestinian statehood, with their attacks escalating. The international community’s silence is detrimental, allowing settler brutality to continue unchecked.