Israeli forces have withdrawn from Jenin and other West Bank areas after a 10-day military operation that began on August 28, leaving behind significant destruction and casualties. The operation, described by the United Nations as employing ‘lethal war-like tactics’, targeted militant strongholds in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Tubas.According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the operation resulted in 39 Palestinian deaths and 145 injuries in Jenin alone. Israeli forces claim to have killed over 30 militants, including a Hamas leader in Jenin. The violence has had a devastating effect on Palestinian civilians, with water and electric services cut off, families confined to their homes, and ambulances slowed on their way to nearby hospitals.The withdrawal has raised concerns among residents about potential future incursions, as similar patterns have occurred in the past. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry accused Israel of transferring its ‘brutal destruction and devastation’ from the Gaza Strip to the West Bank.Meanwhile, the broader conflict continues to escalate. In Gaza, the war that began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in over 40,000 Palestinian deaths and 94,000 wounded, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-controlled Gaza. Israel remains under pressure from the United States and other allies to reach a ceasefire deal, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on continued Israeli control of the Philadelphi corridor, a major sticking point in negotiations.As the situation evolves, the international community continues to express concern over the humanitarian crisis and the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Key points
- Israeli forces have withdrawn from Jenin and other West Bank areas after a 10-day military operation, resulting in significant casualties and destruction.
- The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports 39 deaths and 145 injuries in Jenin, while Israeli forces claim to have killed over 30 militants.
- The Gaza conflict continues, with over 40,000 Palestinian deaths reported since October 7, 2023.
- Ceasefire negotiations remain stalled over control of the Philadelphi Corridor.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported death toll, with some sources citing 21 deaths while others report 39 deaths in Jenin during the operation.
