Israel conducted a military operation in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, reminiscent of the large-scale operations carried out during the second Palestinian uprising. Drones were used to strike targets in the area, and hundreds of troops were deployed. Palestinian health officials reported at least eight Palestinians killed and dozens wounded. Troops remained in the camp, continuing their operation. This comes amid increased pressure for a strong response to attacks on Israeli settlers. The incursion has been condemned by the Palestinians, as well as neighboring Jordan, Egypt, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The Israeli Defense Minister stated that the operation is ongoing, with no clear indication of when it will end.
The military operation in the Jenin refugee camp involved a brigade-sized force of around 2,000 soldiers, along with drones carrying out strikes. This escalation has not been seen since the end of the Palestinian uprising in 2006. The camp was filled with smoke, and ambulances rushed to transport the wounded to hospitals. The U.N. humanitarian coordinator expressed concern about the scale of the operation in a densely populated area and announced that humanitarian aid is being mobilized. It has been reported that roads within the camp were blocked, houses and buildings were taken over by the military, and snipers were positioned on rooftops. These tactics suggest that the operation may last for some time. However, a political activist in the camp predicts that the operation will fail because a political solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state are the only effective solutions. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed that at least eight Palestinians were killed and 50 wounded.
In a separate incident near the city of Ramallah, a 21-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli fire. The Palestinian presidential spokesman emphasized that the Palestinian people will not surrender in the face of this aggression. The Jenin camp has been a hotspot of Israeli-Palestinian violence since spring 2022, and Israel’s foreign minister accused Iran of supporting Palestinian militant groups responsible for the violence. Palestinians argue that the violence is a natural response to decades of occupation. Jenin has a history of armed struggle against Israel and was a focal point during the last Palestinian uprising. Monday’s raid follows another violent confrontation in Jenin two weeks ago. Israel has not provided a clear explanation for the reasons behind the operation.
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