Two Palestinians were shot dead by illegal Israeli Jewish settlers near Nablus as Al-Aqsa Mosque remains closed for the third day.
Key Developments
- Two Palestinians were killed in a settler attack in Qaryut village.
- At least four others were injured, including two in very serious condition.
- Israeli occupation forces stormed the village and detained residents.
- Al-Aqsa Mosque has remained closed for three consecutive days.
- West Bank checkpoints and city entrances continue to be sealed.
Two Killed in Settler Attack
The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced on Monday the killing of two Palestinians in the village of Qaryut, south of Nablus, after they were shot by illegal Israeli Jewish settlers.
The ministry identified the victims as Muhammad Taha Muammar (52) and Fahim Taha Muammar (48). It said Muhammad Muammar was shot in the head, while Fahim Muammar was shot in the pelvis, and both succumbed to their wounds.
Two Palestinian brothers were killed and three others injured on Monday after Israeli settler terrorist gangs opened fire during what was described as a terrorist attack on the town of Qaryut, south of Nablus.
The Ministry of Health announced the killing of the two brothers,… pic.twitter.com/xyw89WQDHk
— Mustafa Barghouti @Mustafa_Barghouti (@MustafaBarghou1) March 2, 2026
The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported that at least four Palestinians were injured during the attack, including two cases described as very serious. Several injured individuals were transferred to hospitals in Nablus.
Local sources said that following the attack by settler militias, Israeli occupation forces stormed Qaryut and detained a number of young men and residents.
Al-Aqsa Mosque Closed for Third Day
Meanwhile, for the third consecutive day, Israeli occupation forces have kept the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem closed, coinciding with ongoing regional escalation.
The Jerusalem Governorate reported that worshippers were prevented from entering the mosque and barred from performing Isha and Taraweeh prayers during the holy month of Ramadan. The closure began Saturday morning, when forces forced worshippers to leave the compound and sealed its gates.
Israeli occupation authorities cited a state of emergency as justification for the measures.
🔴 Happening now: Settler terrorists opened live fire, killing two brothers inside their home in Qaryut village near Nablus. Reports indicate the terrorists are still in the village while the IDF stands by. Iran? Lebanon? Nothing stops ethnic cleansing from moving forward. pic.twitter.com/sIw1mMGpLX
— Breaking the Silence (@BtSIsrael) March 2, 2026
West Bank Restrictions Intensify
Israeli occupation forces continue to impose strict movement restrictions across several West Bank governorates, closing military checkpoints and entrances to cities and towns.
In statements, the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas said the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the prevention of Ramadan prayers represent a serious violation of religious sanctity and freedom of worship. The group stated that such measures form part of broader policies aimed at tightening control over the mosque.
The Palestinian Mujahideen Movement also condemned the continued closure and called on Arab and Muslim countries to take action to support Al-Aqsa Mosque and defend its sanctity.
(PC, Palestinian Ministry of Health, WAFA, QNN)
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