Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4

"The Palestinian Red Crescent rescue service said that Ali and Waed Odeh, and two of their four children, were shot in the head. The Odehs' two surviving children had shrapnel wounds that were examined by first responders once they were granted access, the group said, accusing Israel of delaying ambulances dispatched to the scene."

"Israel's military and police said in a joint statement Sunday that forces opened fire after a car accelerated toward them in Tammun. They said the forces were pursuing suspects accused of 'terrorist activity' and that the shooting was under investigation."

"Since Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran on Feb. 28, Israeli authorities have restricted movement across the West Bank, intermittently closing hundreds of gates and checkpoints on roads used by residents, ambulances and commercial traffic. The barriers have tightened movement and made emergency response significantly more difficult."

Israeli military forces opened fire on a car in Tammun, northern West Bank, killing four members of the Odeh family including two children. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported the family was shot while purchasing clothes for the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Israeli military stated forces fired after the vehicle accelerated toward them while pursuing suspects accused of terrorist activity. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported the parents and two children were shot in the head, while two surviving children sustained shrapnel wounds. The incident represents the latest casualty in escalating West Bank violence, with at least eight Palestinians killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers since late February. Movement restrictions imposed across the West Bank have complicated emergency medical response.

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