Kamel Abdullah Alawna
Kamel died from severe internal injuries caused by two expanding bullets fired by Israeli soldiers—one lodged in his abdomen causing extensive damage to vital organs (liver and intestines), and one in his right elbow.
Kamel Abdullah Alawna’s death was caused by gunshot wounds inflicted by Israeli soldiers during a military incursion in Jaba’ town. The soldiers fired live ammunition at protesters and residents during the raid, and Kamel was struck by two expanding bullets—specialized ammunition designed to cause greater tissue damage upon impact. One bullet penetrated his abdomen, severely damaging his liver and intestines, vital organs crucial for survival. The other bullet struck his right elbow, causing additional injury.
The damage to his abdomen was catastrophic, requiring immediate surgery to attempt to save his life. Despite being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and receiving urgent medical attention, the extent of the internal trauma was too severe, and Kamel succumbed to his wounds after more than 24 hours of medical efforts.
His shooting, in an area where protests were occurring but where he was simply walking, underscores the lethal risks Palestinians, including minors, face during Israeli military raids and protests. The use of expanding bullets is particularly significant as such ammunition is designed to cause greater injury, making the killing even more severe and tragic
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Kamel Abdullah Alawna was a 17-year-old Palestinian high school student from Jaba’ town, southwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank. On July 2, 2022, he was shot by Israeli soldiers during a military incursion into his town amid ongoing protests. He sustained severe injuries from two expanding bullets—one striking his abdomen and the other his right elbow. Despite urgent surgery and intensive care, Kamel succumbed to his wounds the following day on July 3, 2022. He was named after his brother, who was killed by the Israeli army in 2003. His father is a former political prisoner. Kamel’s death sparked widespread mourning and protests, highlighting the ongoing violence Palestinians face under occupation.
Kamel Abdullah Alawna was a 17-year-old Palestinian youth living in Jaba’ town, a small community southwest of the northern West Bank city of Jenin. Born in 2004, Kamel came from a family deeply affected by the Israeli occupation. His father had been imprisoned for several years as a political prisoner, and Kamel himself was named after his older brother, who was killed by Israeli forces in 2003. Despite the hardship surrounding him, Kamel was a dedicated high school student, preparing to take his final exams.
On July 2, 2022, as Israeli military forces invaded Jaba’ town amid protests, Kamel was walking in the area when soldiers opened fire on the crowd and nearby residents. He was shot with two expanding bullets—one in the abdomen, which caused catastrophic damage to his liver and intestines, and the other in his right elbow. He was rushed to surgery and spent time in the Intensive Care Unit, but the severity of his injuries was too great. He died on July 3, 2022, just one day after being wounded. His deat
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Kamel Abdullah Alawna, 17, died of serious wounds he suffered a day earlier after Israeli soldiers shot him in Jaba’ town, southwest of the northern West Bank city of Jenin. Medical sources said Kamel was shot with two expanding bullets, one in the abdomen, causing severe damage to his liver and intestines, and one in the right elbow. His brother Dr. Mo’taz Alawna said Kamel was instantly admitted to surgery and remained in the Intensive Care Unit until he succumbed to his wounds.1 israelpalestinetimeline.org Open source