Abdul-Aziz Hikmat Mousa

Their life

Abdul-Aziz Hikmat Mousa was a 22-year-old Palestinian from Marka village, located south of Jenin in the northern West Bank. His life was tragically cut short on December 21, 2021, during an incident at the Dothan military roadblock near Ya’bad town. Despite conflicting reports about the circumstances, Abdul-Aziz was killed by Israeli soldiers at the checkpoint, an area known for its volatility and frequent confrontations. His death sparked protests and calls for accountability amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Abdul-Aziz Hikmat Mousa grew up in Marka village, a community situated in the northern West Bank near the city of Jenin. At 22 years old, Abdul-Aziz’s life was marked by the struggles common to Palestinians living under occupation, including navigating daily obstacles such as military checkpoints. On December 21, 2021, while approaching the Dothan military roadblock near Ya’bad town, Abdul-Aziz was fatally shot by Israeli soldiers under disputed circumstances. Israeli sources alleged he fired shots at a military vehicle and then rammed it with his car, while human rights groups contest the use of lethal force. The incident ended with Abdul-Aziz’s car catching fire and his death inside the vehicle. Following his killing, the local community expressed grief and outrage, holding protests and demanding international intervention to hold Israeli authorities accountable.

How they died

Abdul-Aziz Hikmat Mousa was killed by gunfire from Israeli soldiers at a military roadblock, which resulted in his car catching fire and him being burned inside the vehicle.

According to Israeli military reports, Abdul-Aziz allegedly fired shots at a military vehicle stationed at the Dothan roadblock, causing it to catch fire. The soldiers claim that as he approached, he rammed his car into the burning vehicle. The soldiers then opened fire on his car, which subsequently ignited. Despite his attempts to flee, he was fatally shot, and the resulting fire consumed his vehicle, leading to severe burns that caused his death inside the car. Human rights organizations have questioned the necessity and proportionality of the use of lethal force, pointing to violations of Israeli rules of engagement.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Abdul-Aziz Hikmat Mousa, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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