In the central West Bank, Palestinian militants carried out an attack at a hummus restaurant in a gas station, resulting in the death of four Israelis. The attack was conducted by at least two gunmen, one of whom was killed by an Israeli civilian at the scene while the other was shot dead by Israeli forces. The military is conducting a manhunt for additional suspects and has closed sections of Route 60, the main highway in the occupied West Bank. Harel Masood, Elisha Anteman, and Ofer Feierman were among the fatalities, while four others were injured, one in serious condition. The two gunmen have been identified as 26-year-old Mohannad Shehada and 24-year-old Khaled Sabah, according to Hamas, the militant group ruling the Gaza Strip.
Hamas has praised the attack, stating that it was carried out in response to an Israeli military raid in Jenin, which resulted in the deaths of six Palestinians. These raids have become longer and more deadly this year, leading to an escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Palestinian militants, many of them based in Jenin, are using homemade weapons, including low-tech bombs and rockets, to confront Israeli soldiers during their daily raids in the West Bank. The Israeli raid in Jenin was aimed at arresting two suspected militants but quickly turned into a prolonged firefight.
The events in Jenin have been seen by some as a military failure for Israel, reminiscent of the battles during the second Palestinian uprising and Israel’s involvement in Lebanon’s civil war. Some far-right members of Israel’s ruling coalition have called for a permanent military presence in the northern West Bank. However, experts warn that an Israeli military escalation would likely lead to more Palestinian violence. The Israeli government’s stance on maintaining control over the territories has left Palestinian youths with no choice but to resort to resistance.
The raid in Jenin comes a day after the Israeli cabinet approved a resolution to expedite the process for approving West Bank settlement construction. This move, combined with Israel’s accelerating land grab in Palestinian territories, is contributing to the militancy sweeping through Palestinian cities. Retired Col. Miri Eisin, a former senior intelligence officer in the Israeli army, warns that Israel may win the battle but lose the war in the long run.
In summary, the recent attack in the West Bank highlights the escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians. The Israeli military raids and settlement construction, coupled with Palestinians’ desire for resistance, are leading to a dangerous cycle of violence in the region.
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