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04:32 PM UTC · SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026 LA ERA · Chile
Apr 26, 2026 · Updated 04:32 PM UTC
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Two-month-old twins attend funeral of Palestinian father killed by Israeli settlers

Two-month-old twin daughters were brought to the burial of Odeh Awawdeh, a 25-year-old man shot dead during an attack near Ramallah.

Isabel Moreno

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Two-month-old twin daughters attended the funeral of their father, Odeh Awawdeh, who was shot dead by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Palestinians gathered to bury the 25-year-old near Ramallah following an attack on shepherds in the area.

According to aljazeera.com, Awawdeh was killed while attempting to assist shepherds who were under attack by settlers.

A loss for the community

The funeral service included the presence of the infant twins, who were brought to the ceremony to bid farewell to their father.

The incident occurred during a period of heightened tension in the region, as reported by the outlet.

Awawdeh's death follows a targeted attack on local livestock herders, according to the report.

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