Palestinian shot by Israeli forces at Aqsa Mosque compound succumbs to wounds

Jerusalem, (The Palestine Information Centre) A young Palestinian man died from gunshot wounds inflicted by the Israeli forces over two years ago during a brutal Israeli raid on al-Aqsa Mosque.

The official Palestinian news agency, Wafa, announced the death of 30-year-old Hamza Abu Sneineh on Friday morning. Sneineh sustained severe injuries when a bullet pierced his skull during the violent raid on May 7, 2021, coinciding with Laylat al-Qadr, an important observance for Muslims.

The raid, in which Israeli forces used tear gas, rubber-coated steel bullets, and stun grenades against worshipers, resulted in the injury of hundreds of Palestinians and sparked international condemnation.

Sneineh suffered multiple skull fractures and the loss of his left eye as a result of the aggression. He was immediately transferred to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in al-Quds for treatment. Despite his critical condition, Israeli forces arrested him several days later, releasing him at a later time.