Israeli forces have launched a large-scale military operation dubbed ‘Summer Camps’ in the West Bank, particularly targeting the cities of Jenin, Nablus, and Hebron. The operation, which began on August 28, 2024, has resulted in at least 20 Palestinian deaths, including militants and civilians, and numerous arrests. The Israeli military claims to have killed ‘more than 250 terrorists’ during the operation.The Palestinian resistance has responded with armed resistance, including the use of explosives and gunfire. A notable incident occurred in the Gush Etzion settlement, where a double attack resulted in injuries to Israeli soldiers and civilians. Hamas praised this attack as a new exercise in ‘resistance’ against Israel, despite the Israeli Army describing it as a ‘failed operation by the terrorists’.Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue their attacks on the Gaza Strip. Recent airstrikes have resulted in at least 29 Palestinian deaths, including civilians, in various locations such as the Nuseirat refugee camp and Khan Yunis. The ongoing conflict has caused significant humanitarian concerns, with reports of water and electricity outages in affected areas.The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides reporting casualties and ongoing violence. The Palestinian Health Ministry reports that the total death toll in the West Bank since October 7, 2023, has risen to 673. International concerns are growing over the escalating violence and its impact on civilians.
Key points
- Israeli forces launched ‘Summer Camps’ operation in West Bank, resulting in at least 20 Palestinian deaths.
- Hamas praised a double attack on Israeli settlements, while Israel responded with increased military presence.
- Ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza have resulted in multiple civilian casualties.
- The conflict has caused significant humanitarian concerns, including water and electricity outages.
Contradictionsđź‘ľThere are discrepancies in the reported number of Palestinian deaths, with some sources citing 20 and others reporting higher numbers.
đź‘ľThe Israeli military claims to have killed ‘more than 250 terrorists’, which conflicts with lower death toll reports from other sources.
