At least 10 Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured during an intensified Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. The large-scale raid, coordinated with Israel’s internal security agency Shin Bet, has entered its second day, leaving medics unable to reach the wounded due to roadblocks. Reports indicate that several families remain displaced, with the United Nations estimating that nearly 2,000 families have been forced to leave their homes.
Escalation of West Bank Raids
Israeli military operations in the West Bank have escalated sharply, even before the recent conflict in Gaza. However, the focus on Gaza allowed intensified raids across Jenin, Nablus, and other regions to proceed largely unnoticed. In the past 24 hours, 10 deaths have been reported in Jenin, along with 50 arrests across the West Bank. Palestinians have described the situation as dire, with medics unable to access critical areas due to blocked roads and military checkpoints.
Civilians Face Increasing Hardship
According to reports from Jenin, the humanitarian situation is worsening as medics struggle to reach those critically injured. People have been “bleeding out in the streets,” with aid unable to pass through Israeli military blockades. Witnesses have described these events as systematic displacement and destruction of communities.
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International and Regional Reactions
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad has strongly condemned the ongoing military actions, describing the displacement and destruction as deliberate. The group also accused the Palestinian Authority of complicity, alleging that it aided in the siege of Jenin. Meanwhile, international observers have raised alarms over the continuing violence and its devastating impact on civilians.
Widespread Impact Across the Region
In southern Gaza, the ceasefire has not brought full relief. Israeli forces opened fire on residents in Rafah, killing one person and injuring several others. Recent Israeli settler violence has also left multiple Palestinians wounded in the West Bank. In Khirbet Aqwiwis, residents were assaulted and pepper-sprayed, leading to hospitalizations for head injuries and fractures. Such attacks have occurred under the protection of the Israeli military.
A Broader Pattern of Displacement
The UN has reported ongoing displacement of Palestinian families due to the violence. Over the last 15 months, the conflict has caused widespread devastation, particularly in Gaza, and the West Bank has seen a significant increase in raids and arrests.
The ongoing military actions in Jenin and the broader region highlight the fragile state of ceasefires and peace efforts, with civilians bearing the brunt of the escalating violence.
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