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Escalating Violence and Settler Attacks in the West Bank

by Anera

Palestine’s West Bank is currently in the midst of escalating Israeli violence and unrest, marking a volatile new chapter in the decades-long occupation of Palestinian land. Israeli military operations, settler attacks and aggressive expansion of illegal settlements have intensified, leading to a severe deterioration of living conditions for all Palestinians.

This week, Israel launched its largest military operation in the West Bank in months, targeting the Jenin and Tulkarem areas. The offensive involved airstrikes and raids on densely populated civilian areas. Palestinian health officials report numerous casualties, with hospitals currently surrounded by Israeli forces and access to medical facilities severely restricted. This recent attack and invasion on Palestinian land in the West Bank is a continuation of Israeli military operations and strategy that has escalated since the beginning of the war on Gaza.

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