Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Video Shows Israeli Settler Shooting Palestinian Activist
A video shows an Israeli settler, Yinon Levi, shooting and killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen.
This happened in the West Bank village of Umm al-Khair during a clash over an excavator.
The video was released by an Israeli human rights group, B'Tselem.
Levi shot towards Hathaleen, who was an activist.
Levi was briefly held but then released, with his lawyer claiming self-defense.
Hathaleen's family is pushing for a more serious investigation.
Video appears to show Israeli settler Yinon Levi shooting Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen.
The shooting happened in Umm al-Khair, during a confrontation with residents.
Hathaleen, an activist, was shot and killed on July 28.
Yinon Levi was briefly detained and then released due to lack of evidence.
B'Tselem released the video footage showing the shooting.
- Who
- Yinon Levi shot Awdah Hathaleen.
- What
- Israeli settler Yinon Levi shot and killed Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen.
- When
- July 28th, the incident occurred.
- Where
- Umm al-Khair, in the occupied West Bank.
- Why
- The shooting occurred during a confrontation involving an excavator in Umm al-Khair; details and motivations are not yet fully clear.
Palestinian Activists and Rights Groups
Yinon Levi's Lawyer
Use of Force
Palestinian Activists and Rights Groups
Israeli settlers commit violent acts against Palestinians.
Yinon Levi's Lawyer
Levi acted in self-defense.
Legal Consequences
Palestinian Activists and Rights Groups
Israeli authorities turn a blind eye to settler violence.
Yinon Levi's Lawyer
Insufficient evidence to pursue more severe charges.
- Victim
- Awdah Hathaleen
- Perpetrator
- Yinon Levi
- Location
- Umm al-Khair
- Date of Shooting
- July 28
- Released by
- B'Tselem
- Legal Status
- Levi was briefly detained then released