Assassination of Jihad Mohammad Ajaj (26 y/o) by a settler in Deir Jarir

Jihad Mohammad Ajaj, a 26-year-old Palestinian from the village of Deir Jarir in the Ramallah Governorate, was fatally shot by Israeli settlers on October 8, 2025.

The incident occurred on a main road between Deir Jarir and Silwad, where an armed settler reportedly stopped Palestinian vehicles before opening fire on a group of individuals approaching him. Ajaj was hit by several bullets and succumbed to his injuries at the Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah. Three others were hospitalized with moderate to critical injuries

In the days following the incident, a large funeral procession was held in Deir Jarir to honor Ajaj's memory. The community gathered to mourn his loss and express solidarity with his family. The funeral was attended by hundreds of residents, reflecting the deep impact of his death on the village