Why it matters:
Since the start of the war on Gaza, Israel has escalated its military operations in the West Bank, increasing attacks, arrests, and land confiscations. The growing violence has heightened tensions, leading to widespread confrontations between Palestinian resistance fighters and Israeli forces.
What they're saying:
Palestinian media sources, including Palestine Al-Youm and Palestine Post, reported that Israeli forces stormed several refugee camps and cities, including Jenin, Nablus, Tulkarm, Hebron, and Ramallah. The occupation troops also demolished Palestinian homes, including that of martyr Samer Hussein, and arrested multiple residents.
Key points:
- Israeli forces raided the Al-Arroub refugee camp in Hebron, storming a UNRWA health center and damaging its facilities.
- The occupation army seized 8,734 hectares of Palestinian land in Tubas under a military decree.
- Palestinians in Tulkarm and Jenin clashed with Israeli troops following armed incursions into their neighborhoods.
- Israeli soldiers prepared for the demolition of homes belonging to Palestinian martyrs, continuing their collective punishment tactics.
Go deeper:
Israel's military campaign in the West Bank mirrors the widespread destruction in Gaza, where tens of thousands have been killed. Palestinian resistance groups warn that these escalating aggressions could trigger a broader uprising, as youths across the occupied territories increasingly join the fight against the Israeli occupation.
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