Ihab Hassan, a Palestinian Christian and human rights activist, recently reported the tragic death of a 13-year-old boy named Mohammed Al-Amer, who was killed during a clash between Hamas and security forces in Jenin, a city in the northern West Bank.
In his social media post X, Hassan criticized Hamas, the group involved in these clashes, for putting children in danger. He argued that Hamas uses children in violent situations, which not only risks their lives but also takes away their childhood and innocence.
Here's what Ihab said on his Verified X account,
"Mohammed Al-Amer, a 13-year-old Palestinian boy, was killed today during clashes between Hamas militias and Palestinian security forces in Jenin, northern West Bank.
Hamas shamelessly exploits children, turning them into pawns for their violent agenda. They corrupt young minds with hatred, train them to wield weapons, and throw them into combat zones, robbing them of their innocence and humanity."
Hassan's message emphasizes the ongoing problems of how conflict affects young people in the area. He pointed out that when children are exposed to violence and used as part of a political struggle, it harms their future and teaches them a mindset of anger and hatred.
He called for more attention to this issue, highlighting the need to protect children during conflicts. Hassan's views highlight the serious impact of war on youth, urging everyone to recognize and advocate for children's rights in these difficult situations.
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