Israeli prosecutors charge settler with killing Palestinian activist in rare indictment
- Israeli prosecutors have charged settler Yinon Levi with reckless manslaughter for the killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in July 2025.
- This indictment is the first of its kind since October 7, 2023, according to the Israeli rights group B'Tselem.
- Levi is also charged with armed trespassing and malicious property damage.
- Hathaleen was a prominent community leader who advocated against settler violence and was involved in the Oscar-winning film 'No Other Land.'
- The indictment states that Hathaleen was shot while documenting the scene from a distance of about 20 meters.
Israeli prosecutors have filed charges against a settler for the killing of a Palestinian activist in the occupied West Bank. Yinon Levi is accused of reckless manslaughter in the death of Awdah Hathaleen, a prominent community leader, who was shot in July 2025.
This indictment marks a significant development, as it is the first time an Israeli has been charged for killing a Palestinian since October 2023. Levi is also facing charges of armed trespassing and malicious property damage.
Hathaleen was known for his advocacy against settler violence and was involved in a film that highlighted the struggles of Palestinian residents. The indictment alleges that he was shot while documenting an incident involving Levi, who reportedly fired shots in the direction of Hathaleen and others in the village of Umm al-Khair.
以色列检方以杀害巴勒斯坦活动家起诉定居者，罕见起诉
以色列检方已对一名定居者提出控诉，指控其在被占领的西岸杀害一名巴勒斯坦活动家。Yinon Levi被指控在2025年7月鲁莽杀害知名社区领袖Awdah Hathaleen。
这一起诉是一个重要进展，因为自2023年10月以来，首次有以色列人因杀害巴勒斯坦人而被起诉。Levi还面临武装闯入和恶意财产损坏的指控。
Hathaleen以倡导反对定居者暴力而闻名，并参与了一部突显巴勒斯坦居民斗争的电影。起诉书声称，他在记录与Levi有关的事件时被枪击，Levi reportedly朝Hathaleen及其他人开火。