Event Brief
Sep 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Israeli forces fire tear gas at West Bank mosque in Madama
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Israeli forces threw tear gas canisters inside a mosque during evening prayers in Madama village near Nablus, where worshipper Naim Ahmed Faraj, 66, collapsed after suffocation. His son said he was semi-conscious and deteriorated after inhaling tear gas; he regained consciousness after being rushed home because no ambulances were available.
WHO: Israeli forces; Naim Ahmed Faraj; Mohammed Naim
WHAT: Tear gas canisters were thrown into a mosque during Isha prayers, causing a worshipper to collapse and suffer breathing-related deterioration.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 10:14 AM ET
WHERE: Madama village near Nablus, West Bank
WHY: Worshippers were targeted during prayer hours, with raids described as daily occurrences timed to maximize panic.
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