Israeli soldier kills seven-month-old Palestinian baby, then walks away

Israeli soldiers killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank after opening fire on his family’s car, despite the vehicle stopping when ordered.

The baby boy, named Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was shot on Friday afternoon in the Tel Rumeida area of Hebron while travelling with his parents, his 11-year-old brother and his grandmother. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died.

Friday was the day he turned seven months old.

His grandmother, Ferial Abu Haikal, told Reuters the family stopped when they saw Israeli military vehicles and soldiers ahead. She said they first thought the gunfire was warning shots.

"One bullet struck my grandson, traversed his face and crossed his head, striking his mother's cheek where it lodged," the grandmother said.

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