The Palestinian health ministry reported that Israeli gunfire killed seven-month-old Sam Fahd Abou Haikal and injured his parents in Hebron, located in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military claimed the shooting was a response to a perceived threat from a vehicle, but later confirmed the family was not involved in any conflict. Dr. Tareq Barbarawi, a hospital director in Hebron, noted the infant was brought in with serious injuries. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing violence in the region, which has escalated since the outbreak of war in Gaza in October 2023. Since then, at least 1,080 Palestinians, including militants and civilians, have lost their lives due to confrontations with Israeli soldiers or settlers. Conversely, Israeli sources report that at least 46 individuals, both civilians and military personnel, have been killed in attacks or military operations linked to this conflict.