Israeli forces shoot dead 12-year-old Palestinian who set off firework

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Israeli forces shoot dead 12-year-old Palestinian who set off firework
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Who said that? There is no room for a nuance discussion?

I didn't watch the video, but based on the text it sure seems like the kid made choices that a reasonable person could think were incredibly risky given the circumstances.

Pointing that out does not mean that you think it was reasonable to shoot him; just that you think it is unsurprising.

This was in the west bank. Not Gaza. You should have watched the video. It would have been wrong still but more understandable for this to have happened in Gaza. Where Israel's active terror campaign is currently in motion. But this was in the West Bank where Israel is still employing stochastic terrorist tactics.

This would be like saying it was understandable and excusable for police to come shoot and kill you on your doorstep for setting off a firework. Wherever you live.

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