One teenager died and four were wounded, and they appeared to be innocent bystanders who were hit while the military tried to halt Palestinians who were throwing stones and firebombs.

Palestinian, 15, Killed as Israeli Forces Sought to Halt Stone Throwing – The New York Times

It was the David and Goliath story of the young boys throwing rocks and being mowed down by tanks in the 90’s that really cemented my sympathy for Palestinian youth and my disdain for the Israeli military. The good guys don’t kill children. Period.