On August 14, 2024, Israeli forces intensified their military operations in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties. In the West Bank, at least five Palestinians were killed during Israeli army operations. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that three young men were killed in an Israeli army helicopter attack in the town of Tamun, while another individual, identified as Faiyaz Fawaz Abu Amer, was killed in Tubas after Israeli forces surrounded his home.The Israeli army stated that it had ‘launched an anti-terrorist operation’ in Tubas, claiming to have ‘eliminated a terrorist’ and ‘engaged others in a shootout’. Israeli military spokesperson Avichai Adraee announced on social media that their forces had ‘neutralized one terrorist and hit others during clashes, arrested wanted individuals, and confiscated weapons’.Simultaneously, in the Gaza Strip, Israeli airstrikes and shelling resulted in at least 21 Palestinian deaths across various locations. The attacks targeted multiple areas, including refugee camps and residential neighborhoods. In the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, seven Palestinians were killed when Israeli forces shelled a house belonging to the Abu Nada family. Four Palestinians were killed in Khan Younis after Israeli forces targeted an apartment in the Hamad Towers. Additional casualties were reported in Rafah, Beit Lahia, and other parts of Gaza.These events occur within the context of an ongoing conflict that has seen a significant escalation since October 7, 2023. According to Palestinian sources, the total death toll in the Gaza Strip since that date has reached 39,929, with 92,240 injured. The conflict has also resulted in widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and educational institutions.The international community continues to express concern over the escalating violence and its impact on civilian populations. The situation remains tense, with both sides reporting ongoing military operations and casualties.
Key points
- Israeli forces conducted military operations in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip on August 14, 2024.
- At least 5 Palestinians were killed in the West Bank, including 3 in Tamun and 2 in Tubas.
- In Gaza, at least 21 Palestinians were killed in various locations due to Israeli airstrikes and shelling.
- The ongoing conflict has resulted in 39,929 Palestinian deaths and 92,240 injuries since October 7, 2023, according to Palestinian sources.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported number of casualties across different sources, which is common in rapidly evolving conflict situations.
