Yinon Levi has been charged with reckless manslaughter following the death of Palestinian activist Awdeh Hathaleen in the West Bank.
Key facts
- •Yinon Levi is the first Israeli settler to be charged with manslaughter since October 2023.
- •The charges relate to the death of activist Awdeh Hathaleen in the West Bank.
- •Levi is also charged with armed trespassing and malicious property damage.
- •The incident occurred in July 2025 in the village of Umm al-Khair.
- •Video footage captured Levi brandishing and firing a gun during the encounter.
An Israeli settler has been charged with reckless manslaughter in connection with the death of Palestinian activist Awdeh Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank. This marks the first such indictment against a settler since October 2023. The charges stem from an incident in the village of Umm al-Khair in July 2025.
Details of the incident
Yinon Levi faces additional charges of armed trespassing and malicious property damage related to the July 2025 event. During the incident, settlers reportedly operated a large excavator within the Palestinian village of Umm al-Khair. Awdeh Hathaleen, who died following the encounter, was a prominent activist known for his involvement in the documentary film No Other Land.
Evidence and documentation
Journalist Yuval Abraham, a co-director of No Other Land, published video footage on the platform X during the time of the incident. The video shows Levi brandishing a firearm and firing at individuals located behind the camera.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Middle East Eye.
