Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights
September 22, 2026
Date of incident: September 21, 2026
Details of the incident
The information published in the report issued on September 22, 2026 shows an incident that occurred on September 21, 2026. Fidaa Khader Totah, 29, was shot in the head near the Abu Madin police station southwest of Al-Bureij camp and died from her injuries, along with others, including a child.
Human reflection
The direct harm extends beyond the victims to the residents who use the same place daily. The presence of civilians in the vicinity of public centers necessitates minimizing the risks they may face from gunfire.
legal principle
International humanitarian law requires warring parties to distinguish between civilians and combatants and to verify the nature of any target before launching an attack. When deaths or injuries occur in a civilian environment, the precise facts and circumstances surrounding the use of force become essential elements of any accountability.
Follow-up and fairness
Regarding the incident of “Fidaa Totah’s death in a shooting near Abu Madin police station”, the date of the incident and the entity that published the information must be recorded separately from the date of publication of any subsequent editorial treatment on the organization’s website.
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