Palestinian health officials said at least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in the occupied West Bank city
The assault began with drone strikes and continued with troops, which remained inside the Jenin refugee camp at midday, pushing ahead with the largest operation in the area during more than a year of fighting. It came amid growing domestic pressure for a tough response to a series of attacks on Israeli settlers, including aBlack smoke rose from the crowded streets of the camp while exchanges of fire rang out and the buzzing of drones was heard overhead.
Lynn Hastings, the U.N. humanitarian coordinator in the Palestinian areas, said on Twitter that she was “alarmed by scale of Israeli forces operation,” noting the airstrikes in a densely populated refugee camp. She said the U.N. was mobilizing humanitarian aid. The Palestinian Health Ministry said at least eight Palestinians were killed and 50 people were wounded — 10 critically. The dead were identified as young men and Palestinian youths, including a 16-year-old boy and two 17-year-olds.
The army also reported exchanges of fire between Israeli security forces and Palestinian gunmen at a mosque where soldiers found explosive devices, weapons and military equipment. Palestinians reject such claims, saying the violence is a natural response to 56 years of occupation since Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war.
But there also may have been political considerations at play. Leading members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government, which is, have been calling for a broader military response to the ongoing violence in the area. Islamic Jihad, a militant group with a large presence in Jenin, threatened to launch attacks from its Gaza Strip stronghold if the fighting dragged on.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
At least eight Palestinians killed as Israeli airstrikes target West Bank city of JeninThe Israeli military carried out airstrikes on the West Bank town of Jenin overnight as part of a new and major operation to target 'extensive counter-terror activity'. Latest:
Lire la suite »
At least seven Palestinians killed as Israeli airstrikes target West Bank city of JeninThe extensive operation involves around 2,000 Israeli soldiers. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) says the raid on a 'terror hub' will continue for 'as long as needed'.
Lire la suite »
Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West BankA large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin.
Lire la suite »
Palestinian DJ and festival founder Odai Masri, aka ODDZ, confirmed deadPalestinian DJ and festival founder ODDZ has died.
Lire la suite »
Russian and Belarusian players to return to Wimbledon as Dkokovic targets more Grand SlamsPlayers from Russia and Belarus will compete as neutrals, as they have been on the rest of the tour since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Lire la suite »
Russian and Belarusian players to return to Wimbledon as Djokovic targets more Grand SlamsPlayers from Russia and Belarus will compete as neutrals, as they have been on the rest of the tour since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Lire la suite »