Baby born in Nablus one day after fathers fatal Israeli raid

May 5, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Baby born in Nablus one day after fathers fatal Israeli raid

A newborn baby boy was born in Nablus on Tuesday, just one day after his father, Nayef Samaro, was killed in an Israeli military operation in the area.

Nayef Samaro, 26 years old, was shot by Israeli forces during a raid in Nablus. The incident occurred on Monday evening, and Samaro died shortly thereafter.

On Tuesday morning, a baby boy weighing [weight] was born at a local hospital in Nablus to Samaro’s wife. The family has been identified as Palestinian residents of the occupied West Bank.

According to eyewitnesses, Israeli forces had entered the area where the raid took place on Monday evening. The exact circumstances surrounding Samaro’s death are not yet clear.

The birth of the baby boy has been reported by local media outlets in Nablus. The family is said to be receiving support from local authorities and humanitarian organizations.

Details about the newborn’s health and well-being have not been released. The incident involving Nayef Samaro’s death has sparked concerns among local residents, who are calling for calm and stability in the region.

The Israeli military has issued a statement confirming that an operation took place in Nablus on Monday evening, but no further details have been provided.

Source: Al Jazeera