The facts
The Palestinian Authority Health Ministry reported that a 14-year-old boy was killed by Israeli gunfire in Burqa on 9 November. [1][2][3]
The Israeli military said its troops opened fire after identifying people it described as planning to throw stones at a nearby highway; the account was reported by The Times of Israel. [2]
Regional reporting gave differing counts of other people injured, so a total is not stated here. [1][2][3]
Still unconfirmed
- The full circumstances immediately before the shooting and an independent investigation's findings are unknown.
- The exact number of other people injured is unclear: reports gave differing counts.
- A direct public text of the Israeli military statement was not located; its account is quoted by The Times of Israel.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 10 Nov 2026, 06:33 UTC.
WAFA and Anadolu report the death, and The Times of Israel reports the Palestinian health ministry's account alongside the IDF's explanation. The circumstances and other injury counts are not settled; no name or unverified claim about motive is included.
- A child killed by occupation fire in the village of Burqa, northwest of Nablus
WAFA, Palestinian News and Information Agency · Reporting · 9 Nov 2026
Opened WAFA report dated 9 November on the child's death; the report reflects the Palestinian Authority account.
- Alleged Palestinian stone-thrower, 14, killed by IDF gunfire in West Bank; 2 others injured
The Times of Israel · Reporting · 10 Nov 2026
Opened report quotes the Palestinian health authorities and the IDF's account; the allegation about stone-throwing is attributed to the military.
- Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen, wound 3 others in occupied West Bank
Anadolu Agency · Reporting · 10 Nov 2026
Regional report confirms the death and describes a different count of other injuries, which is why no total is asserted.