Clashes Erupt in Tulkarm as Israeli Forces Conduct Raids
Tensions escalated in the West Bank city of Tulkarm on December 24, 2024, as Israeli army forces conducted a raid that resulted in the death of a Palestinian boy. The official Palestinian news agency, WAFA, reported that the boy was killed during the Israeli occupation forces' incursion into the Tulkarm camp, which has been ongoing since early morning hours. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the Israeli military employed bulldozers and other vehicles during the operation, leading to significant destruction in the area.
Eyewitnesses noted that Israeli special forces surrounded the Tulkarm camp, supported by aerial drone surveillance and snipers positioned on nearby buildings. The military's actions included the demolition of property and the bulldozing of infrastructure within the camp. Local sources also reported simultaneous incursions in Nablus, Ramallah, and other towns across the West Bank, resulting in multiple arrests.
Al-Qassam Brigades Respond with Attacks on Israeli Vehicles
In response to the Israeli military actions, the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, released footage showcasing their attacks on Israeli military vehicles in the Tulkarm camp. Reports indicate that the resistance group successfully detonated explosive devices targeting occupation vehicles in the Al-Ghanem neighborhood, damaging at least one military bulldozer. The Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for these operations, highlighting their ongoing resistance against Israeli forces.
Additionally, the Al-Quds Brigades, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad Movement, reported confrontations with Israeli forces in the Balata camp in Nablus, where they targeted military vehicles with gunfire and explosives. The recent surge in violence comes amid heightened tensions in the region, particularly following the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in significant casualties and injuries among Palestinians. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the conflict has led to 824 deaths and approximately 6,500 injuries since October 7, 2023.
