Palestinian man killed hours before giving birth to son
May 8, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Palestinian Man Shot Dead Hours Before Son’s Birth
A Palestinian man, Nayef Samaro, 26, was fatally shot by an Israeli soldier while on his way home from work in Nablus. According to eyewitnesses, Samaro had left the workplace to complete some personal errands for his wife, who was scheduled to give birth via C-section at a nearby hospital.
Samaro’s wife was hours away from delivering their first child when he was shot in the head by an Israeli soldier. The incident occurred during an Israeli army raid on Nablus, which has been a focal point of tensions between Palestinian and Israeli forces in recent days.
Details of the shooting are still emerging, but it is reported that Samaro died shortly after being shot. His body was left in the street where he was found by passersby.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting have sparked concerns among local residents, who are already on high alert due to ongoing military operations in the area. The Israeli army has confirmed that a soldier was involved in the incident, but no further information is available at this time.
Samaro’s family has been informed of his death, and they are currently awaiting news about the birth of their son, which is expected to take place later today.
Source: Al Jazeera