Clashes Erupt in Balata Camp Amid Israeli Raids in West Bank
Israeli occupation forces conducted extensive raids across several towns and cities in the occupied West Bank early on December 6, 2024. The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad Movement, reported fierce clashes with Israeli soldiers, particularly in Balata camp, located east of Nablus. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the situation escalated as resistance fighters engaged in direct confrontations with the occupation forces, utilizing heavy fire and explosive devices to target military vehicles.
During the raid, Israeli forces also stormed other areas, including the towns of Beita, Qusra, and Deir al-Ghusun, where they reportedly fired flares and detained several young men. In Ramallah, a Palestinian boy was injured by live ammunition during a separate incident at the Jalazone camp, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society confirmed that the injured boy was treated after being handed over by the Israeli army.
Al-Quds Brigades Claims Responsibility for Attacks
The Al-Quds Brigades released images purportedly showing their fighters targeting Israeli military vehicles in Jenin, asserting their commitment to resist the occupation. This escalation in violence comes amid a broader context of increased Israeli military operations and settler attacks in the West Bank, which have reportedly resulted in over 800 Palestinian deaths and approximately 6,450 injuries since the beginning of the conflict. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to engage in hostilities, with the potential for further escalation in the coming days.
