Clashes resumed in the Jenin camp in the West Bank at dawn on Saturday between Palestinian resistance fighters and Israeli occupation forces, marking the fourth day of a large-scale military operation initiated by Israel. The situation escalated as military vehicles, including bulldozers, stormed the camp while explosions echoed throughout the area. Reports indicate that Israeli forces have begun demolishing homes in the Al-Jabariyat neighborhood, further intensifying tensions.
The Jenin Battalion of the Al-Quds Brigades, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad Movement, claimed responsibility for detonating an explosive device targeting an Israeli military vehicle, resulting in injuries among the occupation forces. This incident highlights the increased military action by West Bank factions, which have adopted more aggressive tactics against Israeli forces in recent years. The battalion continued to engage in armed confrontations, targeting occupation forces across various locations including Haifa, Nazareth, and Nablus.
In related developments, clashes erupted in Kafr Dan, a town west of Jenin, as resistance fighters confronted Israeli forces. The Israeli Army Radio reported that the military operation in Jenin is ongoing, with no specified end date, indicating a commitment to achieving its operational goals. Additionally, the Al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas mourned the loss of three of their members due to an airstrike in the region, underscoring the ongoing violence in the West Bank amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Since the commencement of its extensive military operations, the Israeli army has reported a significant increase in casualties and arrests in the West Bank, with over 670 Palestinians killed, including 150 children, and more than 5,400 injured. This escalation in violence is seen as part of a broader strategy by Israel to exert control over the region while facing resistance from Palestinian factions.
