A Palestinian activist, Awdah Hathaleen, was killed in his village by an Israeli settler named Yinon Levi. Hathaleen was known for his work on an Oscar-winning documentary depicting violence against Palestinians. Levi was arrested but later released to house arrest. Previously, Levi faced U.S. sanctions for extremist settler violence, which were lifted in January. Hathaleen's death has drawn responses from local politicians and fellow activists, who highlighted his contributions as a teacher and a friend.
Awdah Hathaleen, an English teacher and activist, was shot and killed allegedly by an Israeli settler in his village of Umm al-Khair in the West Bank.
Yinon Levi, identified as the suspect, was arrested but placed under house arrest after being sanctioned previously for extremist settler violence.
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