Israel charges West Bank settler over death of renowned Palestinian activist

Published August 6, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Yinon Levi faces trial for reckless manslaughter related to the 2025 killing of Awdah Hathaleen

Israeli prosecutors have charged a Jewish settler over the killing of a Palestinian community leader in the occupied West Bank last year – the ⁠first such indictment in nearly three years.

Details

In papers filed by the state attorney’s office, Yinon Levi is charged with reckless manslaughter in the death of Awdah Hathaleen, a prominent ⁠activist who was involved in the 2025 Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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