Palestinian boy shot during Israeli raid on UNRWA centre in East Jerusalem

A video released on social media captured the instant a Palestinian boy was shot during an Israeli security operation at a United Nations‑run facility in occupied East Jerusalem. The footage, which shows the boy collapsing after a single gunshot wound, was recorded by a bystander inside the compound where the raid was taking place. Israeli forces entered the site in the early hours of Thursday, citing security concerns and alleging the presence of militants, while the United Nations office reported that its staff had not been warned of the operation.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs condemned the incident, stating that the use of force against civilians, especially children, violated international norms. Israeli officials confirmed that the raid was conducted in accordance with standard procedures but declined to comment on the specific circumstances of the boy’s injury. Human rights groups have called for an independent investigation to determine accountability, and the incident has heightened tensions surrounding security operations in the contested area of East Jerusalem.