Introduction

At least six Palestinians have been killed in two separate incidents of Israeli military violence in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian health sector officials.

Details of the Attacks

The death toll initially stood at four before being revised to six by the Ministry of Health. In the northern West Bank, four people were killed and about 30 others were injured during an Israeli raid on the Jenin refugee camp. Another Palestinian was killed in a separate raid on a Palestinian refugee camp. Additionally, a sixth Palestinian was killed during disturbances in the Gaza Strip.

Increase in Israeli Violence

Israeli violence against Palestinians has reached unprecedented levels in the past year and a half, particularly in the West Bank. Israel has intensified its raids on Palestinian territories, and tensions are escalating in Gaza as well.

Israeli Military’s Response

The Israeli military has not provided immediate comments regarding the raid in the Aqabat Jabr camp in Jericho, which has been a focal point of Israeli raids. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported the killing of a 19-year-old mute during the raid.

Bloodshed in Jenin Camp

The violence in Jenin camp is the latest in a series of deadly raids carried out by the Israeli military in the occupied territories. In July, Israel launched its most violent operations in the West Bank in nearly two decades, causing extensive damage in the camp.

Protests and Confrontations

During the operation, the Israeli forces engaged in a rare strike with a suicide drone and exchanged fire with armed individuals. No soldiers were injured, but videos posted on social media showed the wounded being taken to hospitals amidst explosions and gunfire. The withdrawal of Israeli forces from Jenin camp led to protests against the Palestinian Authority and its perceived failure to protect the residents.

Death Toll and Gaza Violence

Since the beginning of the year, about 190 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank. Israeli health officials reported the killing of a 25-year-old Palestinian along the troubled border with Israel in Gaza, where violent protests have been taking place.

Tensions Escalate and Blockade Impacts Palestinian Workers

The recent disturbances have led to an escalation of tensions, prompting Israel to prevent the entry of thousands of Palestinian workers from the poor sector. Palestinian protesters have been gathering near the separation fence between Israel and Gaza, which has been under an Israeli-Egyptian siege since 2007.

Conclusion

These incidents of Israeli military violence highlight the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Palestinians continue to seek an independent country on the lands occupied by Israel in 1967.