Israel’s largest military assault in two decades in the occupied West Bank has caused widespread destruction and casualties as the army continues its operation. Palestinian towns in the north of the West Bank, including Jenin, Tulakrem, and Tubas, have been the hardest hit, with reports of civilians being killed and infrastructure being destroyed.
The Israeli military claims to be targeting members of armed groups, but residents believe the true agenda is to push Palestinians out of their homes by destroying roads and infrastructure. Activists fear a long-term strategy to force Palestinians to leave their houses, similar to what has happened in Gaza.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society has reported at least 20 people, including children, have died since the Israeli incursion began, while the Israeli army claims to have killed 12 Palestinian fighters. Palestinian health officials and human rights groups have denounced the Israeli operation as excessive and harmful to civilians.
Meanwhile, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called for the temporary evacuation of Palestinians from the West Bank to combat armed groups, a move that activists warn could lead to further destruction and displacement in the region.
Despite the ongoing violence and destruction, Palestinian residents remain defiant, determined to stay in their homes and resist Israeli forces. The situation remains tense as Israeli forces continue to target various locations in the West Bank, sparking fears of more casualties and further damage to civilian infrastructure.
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