Settler Charged in Palestinian Activist’s Death | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Israeli prosecutors charge settler Yinon Levi with reckless manslaughter in the killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, a rare move marking the first indictment since October 2023 of an Israeli for murdering a Palestinian in the West Bank. The case, fueled by viral footage allegedly taken by Hathaleen himself and amid global outcry, also includes charges of armed trespassing and property damage. Levi, previously sanctioned by the U.S. for violence against Palestinians — sanctions later lifted — faces a legal battle as his lawyer claims the prosecution made a mistake. Hathaleen, a…