Adel Ibrahim Adel Daoud
He was killed by Israeli soldiers
Adel Ibrahim Adel Daoud died after being shot in the head with a live bullet fired by an Israeli military sniper during a protest near the illegal Annexation Wall in the Al-Birin area, south of Qalqilia. The bullet caused critical injuries, and despite being rushed to two hospitals—first in Qalqilia and then to Rafidia Governmental Hospital in Nablus—he succumbed to his wounds. The fatal shot was part of a broader use of lethal force by Israeli soldiers who opened fire on unarmed Palestinian demonstrators protesting land confiscation.
Biography
Adel Ibrahim Adel Daoud, a 14-year-old Palestinian boy from Qalqilia in the northern West Bank, was shot and killed by Israeli forces on October 7, 2022. He was taking part in a protest near the illegal Annexation Wall in the Al-Birin area when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the demonstrators. A sniper’s bullet struck Adel in the head. He was rushed to a hospital in Qalqilia and later transferred to Rafidia Governmental Hospital in Nablus, where he was pronounced dead due to the severity of his wounds. The protest was part of ongoing resistance against Israeli land confiscation and settlement expansion. Adel’s death was met with widespread condemnation from Palestinian factions and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which vowed to pursue justice through the International Criminal Court. His family has long suffered under occupation; his uncle, Mohammad Daoud, has been imprisoned by Israel for 35 years. Adel’s killing, alongside that of 17-year-old Mahdi Mohammad Ladadwa on the same day, highlighted the escalating violence against Palestinian youth and the ongoing toll of occupation.
Adel Ibrahim Adel Daoud was a 14-year-old Palestinian boy from Qalqilia, a city in the northern West Bank, known for its proximity to the Israeli Annexation Wall and frequent military incursions. On October 7, 2022, Adel joined a group of fellow Palestinians in a protest near the Al-Birin area, adjacent to the wall. These demonstrations were a response to ongoing land seizures and encroachments by Israeli forces.
According to eyewitnesses and Palestine TV, the protest was met with a heavy Israeli military presence. Without warning, Israeli soldiers opened fire with live ammunition. Adel was shot in the head by an Israeli sniper. He was initially taken to the Qalqilia Governmental Hospital, but due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to Rafidia Hospital in Nablus, where he was later pronounced dead.
Adel's death occurred under violent circumstances. The protest he attended was against the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements and the apartheid wall that has cut off access to Palestinian ag
Pleas of Surviving Relatives and Family if any
Adel Daoud’s family, devastated by the loss of their young son, demanded justice and accountability for his killing. His parents and relatives expressed deep sorrow, describing Adel as a kind-hearted boy who loved his homeland and had dreams of a peaceful future. They condemned the use of live fire against children and civilians and called on the international community to intervene and protect Palestinian children from Israeli military aggression. The family also highlighted their long-standing suffering under the occupation, noting that Adel’s uncle, Mohammad Daoud, has been imprisoned by Israeli authorities for 35 years. In their plea, they asked, “How many more of our children must die before the world takes action?”
Sources & References
On October 7, 2022, 14-year-old Adel Ibrahim Adel Daoud was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers in the Al-Birin area, located south of Qalqilia in the northern occupied West Bank. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, Adel was struck in the head by a live bullet fired by Israeli forces. He was initially taken to the governmental hospital in Qalqilia and later transferred to Rafidia Governmental Hospital in Nablus, where he was officially pronounced dead due to the severity of his head wounds.1 israelpalestinetimeline.org Open source