The death of 12-year-old Rami Al-Halhouli near his home in East Jerusalem has left his family in anguish and searching for answers. Rami was shot in the chest by Israeli police while letting off fireworks during Ramadan, a customary practice. His family faced a harrowing ordeal as Israeli authorities withheld his body, demanding a small, private funeral to prevent potential unrest.
Rami's tragic death is part of a concerning trend, with at least 169 children killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since October 7 last year. The majority of these deaths involved live ammunition, raising questions about accountability and investigations into such incidents.
