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Seven-Month-Old Killed in West Bank Shooting

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Claim checked

“Israel just killed a 7-month old baby boy”

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Verdict

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A post by Irish MEP Barry Andrews stated that Israel just killed a 7-month-old baby boy. This claim is supported by multiple news reports. On June 5, 2026, Palestinian health officials reported that a seven-month-old infant, identified as Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, died after Israeli forces opened fire on his family's vehicle in Hebron, in the southern West Bank. The infant's parents were also injured in the incident. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the shooting, stating that soldiers fired on a vehicle they perceived as accelerating toward them, and noted that an initial inquiry found the victims were "uninvolved civilians."

Reasoning

The claim that Israel killed a 7-month-old baby is supported by multiple credible news reports. On June 5, 2026, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that a seven-month-old infant, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, died after Israeli forces fired on his family's vehicle in Hebron, West Bank. The infant's parents were also injured. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the shooting, stating that soldiers fired on a vehicle they perceived as accelerating toward them. The IDF's initial inquiry found that the victims were "uninvolved civilians" and the incident is under review. Reports from Xinhua, Middle East Eye, and Al Jazeera all corroborate the details of the incident, including the infant's name, age, and the circumstances of the shooting. The claim is a direct and accurate reflection of these reports.

The evidence is strong, with multiple credible news outlets (Xinhua, Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye) reporting the same incident with consistent details. The IDF has also confirmed the shooting, providing an official account that aligns with the core facts of the claim.

Key checks

  • Did a 7-month-old baby die after being shot by Israeli forces in Hebron?: Yes, multiple news outlets, including Xinhua and Al Jazeera, report that a seven-month-old infant, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was killed after Israeli forces opened fire on his family's vehicle in Hebron on June 5, 2026.

  • Did the IDF confirm the shooting?: Yes, the IDF stated that soldiers fired on a vehicle they perceived as accelerating toward them and that an initial inquiry found the victims were 'uninvolved civilians'.

Confidence

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