Ramallah: Several Palestinians suffocated on Friday in an Israeli army raid in al-Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah, according to local sources. They reported that Israeli occupation forces entered the village and fired multiple tear gas canisters near the mosque while villagers were on their way to perform prayer, leading to several suffocations.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency, the incursion by the Israeli forces caused significant distress among the villagers. The use of tear gas in the vicinity of the mosque heightened tensions as people were gathering for prayer, a time meant for peace and reflection.
Local sources emphasized the impact of the raid on the community, noting that the timing and location exacerbated the situation for those affected. The incident adds to a series of confrontations in the area, highlighting ongoing tensions between the local Palestinian population and the Israeli military forces.