Two Martyrs Killed in Jenin Amid Escalating Violence in West Bank
On November 24, 2024, two Palestinian men, Ahmed Zeid and Muhammad Hamarsheh, were killed by Israeli occupation forces in the town of Ya'bad, located south of Jenin in the northern West Bank. This incident occurred during a series of raids conducted by Israeli forces across various towns in the region, including Duma and Beita, south of Nablus. Local sources reported that resistance fighters in Ya'bad responded by throwing homemade bombs at the invading forces.
The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) also reported that a 19-year-old man was injured by live ammunition during clashes in the village of Al-Fandaqumiya, south of Jenin. The Red Crescent Society confirmed that the injured individual was transported to a medical facility for treatment. Eyewitness accounts described the occupation forces as having stormed the hotel in Ya'bad, where they destroyed several vehicles and fired indiscriminately at residents.
Increased Military Operations and Civilian Impact
In addition to the violence in Ya'bad, Israeli forces conducted raids in several other towns, including Beita and Duma, where they fired sound bombs and arrested local resident Labib Muhammad Dawabsheh. Clashes also erupted in the town of Odala, south of Nablus, as tensions escalated. Reports indicate that the Israeli military has intensified its operations in the West Bank, with frequent raids leading to civilian casualties and injuries.
The situation in Hebron was similarly tense, with Israeli forces raiding Al-Arroub camp and arresting a young man. In the town of Al-Khader, southwest of Bethlehem, occupation forces assaulted residents, including women, and detained a child, reflecting the ongoing pattern of violence against Palestinian civilians. Activists noted that Al-Khader experiences daily incursions, with soldiers setting up checkpoints and conducting searches.
Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
The Israeli military's actions in the West Bank have been described as part of a broader escalation of violence, coinciding with the ongoing conflict in Gaza. According to official Palestinian data, the recent surge in violence has resulted in the deaths of 795 individuals and injuries to approximately 6,450 others. The situation remains dire, with increasing reports of assaults by Israeli settlers on Palestinian communities, particularly in areas like Al-Mughayyir, which has faced violent attacks from settlers in the past.
As the conflict continues to unfold, the humanitarian implications for the Palestinian population are significant, with many families affected by the violence and instability in the region.
