Palestinian Journalist Killed in Jenin; Family Accuses Security Forces

Shatha al-Sabbagh, a 22-year-old journalism student, was fatally shot in her home during a Palestinian Authority operation in the West Bank, prompting calls for accountability.

• Shatha al-Sabbagh, a 22-year-old journalism student, was killed in her home in the Jenin refugee camp during ongoing Palestinian Authority operations targeting militants.
• Her family claims she was shot by a sniper from the Palestinian security forces, stating there were no militants present in the area at the time of the incident.
• The Palestinian Authority has denied responsibility, attributing the shooting to 'outlaws' and promising an investigation into the incident.
• Critics accuse the Palestinian Authority of using its operations to suppress dissent and assist Israeli security interests, fueling public discontent with its leadership.
• The killing occurs as violence escalates in the West Bank, with over 835 Palestinians killed since October, including civilians and militants, amid broader regional conflict.

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