The family of a young Palestinian man who was shot dead by Israeli forces near the concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem has told RT that his determination to find work ultimately led to his death.
Imad Ishtayeh’s death was confirmed by the Palestinian Health Ministry on Sunday. The 26-year-old had risked everything to seek employment amid worsening economic conditions in the West Bank.
His father, Haroun Ishtayeh, told RT that his son had been trying to cross into Israel in search of work due to the deepening financial crisis in the Palestinian territory. Israeli police stated that Imad was attempting to enter Israel illegally by crossing the barrier.
“My son went out looking for a livelihood,” Haroun Ishtayeh said. “He had opened a chicken slaughterhouse business here, but people could not afford to buy chicken, they could barely afford to buy water. And he closed down his business here.”
The father recounted a poignant final conversation with his son. “I told him, my son, the situation is dangerous. He told me, father, if I am destined to die, I will die here or I will die there,” he added.
The tragic incident highlights the perilous journeys many Palestinians undertake in search of economic opportunity, driven by high unemployment and limited prospects within the West Bank.
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