On August 16, 2025, dozen of settlers, under the protection of the occupation forces, attacked the village of Al Mughayyir, Al Bireh, Ramallah, burning vehicles and caravans, and attacking a number of homes.

Israeli occupation forces stormed the village and fired live ammunition at Abu Aliya, wounding him in the back, before assaulting him, according to village council head Amin Abu Aliya. He was subsequently taken to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The Ministry of Health announced on Saturday evening that 18-year-old Hamdan Musa Mohammed Abu Alia succumbed to his wounds.

Palestinian political leader Dr. Mustafa Barghouti statement: “The Israeli army killed in cold blood tonight the first aid provider Hamdan Abu Alia, 18, in Al-Mughayir village in the Ramallah district — for no reason. Earlier today, the village was attacked by terrorist settlers who burned cars and caravans.”