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Israel-Palestine clashes took a new turn again. Unleashing a major raid on Jenin. This was Israel's biggest West Bank incursion in 20 years. The incident reignited Palestinian anger. The Jenin camp has long been a hotbed of militants with an array of weapons & explosives. The Israeli military regularly accuses militant groups of basing fighters within densely populated urban areas.

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Over 3,000 refugees have been evacuated from the Jenin camp. Israeli forces have detained many refugees in their own homes. Why is Israel attacking Jenin? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Jenin camp caught in historic crossfire

Tel Aviv's police commander said on Wednesday he was quitting the force, citing political intervention by members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right cabinet whom he said wanted excessive force used against anti-government protesters.

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Rockets were fired from Southern Lebanon towards Israel on Thursday. The firing prompted cross-border strikes by the Israeli military as well. Three security sources in Lebanon said that at least two rockets were fired towards Israel one of them landing in the Lebanese territory and the second near a disputed area at the border.

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Following Israel's massive raid on the West Bank refugee camp of Jenin the world leaders are urging violence to stop. The United Nations Human Rights Chief decry the cycle of violence in Israel and the occupied West Bank insisting that the killing and wounding must come to a halt. The concern was also reiterated by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

UK PM Sunak urges Israel to show restraint in Jenin

Israel and Palestine's tension took yet another deadly turn when Israel's massive raid on the West Bank refugee camp in Jenin killed 10 and prompted thousands to leave. A Palestinian man rammed a car on a Tel Aviv sidewalk injuring 8 people. Hamas militant group welcomed the attack as a heroic act of retaliation. Watch this interview with Political Analyst Mkhaimar Abusada.

Car ramming and stabbing attack in Tel Aviv

Israel and Palestine's tension took yet another deadly turn when Israel's massive raid on the West Bank refugee camp in Jenin killed 10 and prompted thousands to leave. A Palestinian man rammed a car on a Tel Aviv sidewalk injuring 8 people. Hamas militant group welcomed the attack as a heroic act of retaliation. Watch this report to know more.

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Israel carried out air strikes on the Gaza strip in response to rocket fire from the coastal enclave. The strikes came as the military began withdrawing forces from Jenin in West Bank, after a major two-day operation in the area. Residents of the Gaza strip said Israeli aircraft launched a series of airstrikes at sites in the coastal Palestinian territory.

Israeli military aircraft thunder over Gaza; Troops withdraw from Jenin refugee camp | Details

What remains of Jenin post Israeli military operation in West Bank

Israel carried out air strikes on the Gaza Strip on Wednesday in response to rocket fire from the coastal enclave, as the military began withdrawing forces from Jenin in the occupied West Bank after a major two-day operation in the area.

Israel launches air strikes on Gaza as troops withdraw from Jenin

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - Israeli lawmakers on Tuesday gave an initial nod to a bill that limits Supreme Court power to rule against the government after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he would press on with contentious changes to the justice system.

Israeli lawmakers give first nod to new judicial overhaul bill

Israel: Sporadic fighting in Jenin Refugee Camp delays Israeli pullout

In Pics | Israel undertakes biggest West Bank operation in decades

<p>At least seven people were injured, with four in serious condition, in Israel’s Tel Aviv following a car-ramming and stabbing incident, with police deeming it to be a “terrorist” attack.</p>

<p>The incident took place on Tuesday morning at Pinkhas Rosen Street. The attacker rammed his pickup truck into people on a sidewalk in the coastal city, then got out and stabbed others, police said, according to the Times of Israel newspaper.</p>

<p>The assailant was then "neutralised" at the scene by a civilian first responder, an Israeli police spokesperson told Israel's Army Radio.</p>

<p>Israel Police Tel Aviv District Commander said that the assailant was a Palestinian and a resident of the West Bank. He is said to have acted alone.</p>

<p>The attacker reportedly got into Israel with a medical permit as he was suffering from some mental illness, Jerusalem Post (JP) reported.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, among the injured, one, a 46-year-old woman, is said to be in a serious condition, while two others in their thirties are in moderate condition and another two are in light condition.</p>

<p>"We arrived at the scene with a large force of MDA intensive care vehicles and ambulances. We saw that it was very serious, and near a bus stop there were 5 injured people, including a 46-year-old woman was lying on the sidewalk while she was conscious and suffering from severe trauma," an MDA paramedic said, Jerusalem Post reported.</p>

<p>The Islamist Hamas group said the attacker, identified as 23-year-old Abdel-Wahab Khalyleh, was its member, calling the&nbsp;attack "an act of self-defence in the face of the ongoing Zionist massacre in Jenin".</p>

<p data-t="{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}">Thousands of people were evacuated from the Jenin refugee camp as one of Israel's biggest West Bank military operations in years continued for a second day on Tuesday and a car-ramming in Tel Aviv underlined the risk of violence spreading.</p>

<p data-t="{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}">The operation, which the army said was aimed at destroying infrastructure and weapons of militant groups in the camp, was launched with a drone strike in the early hours of Monday, and over 1,000 troops have been deployed. At least 10 people have been killed, Palestinian officials said.</p>

<p data-t="{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}">Prime Minister&nbsp;Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the anti-terror operations that lasted for more than 12 hours has been concluded.</p>

<p data-t="{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}">“I congratulate our brave fighters who destroyed many terrorist infrastructures in Jenin and by this prevented many attacks. At these moments we are completing the mission and I can say that our extensive operation in Jenin is not a one-time (action). We will continue as long as necessary to cut out terrorism, we will not allow Jenin to return to being a safe haven for terrorism.”</p>

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At least seven people were injured, with four in serious condition, in Israel’s Tel Aviv following a car-ramming and stabbing incident, with police deeming it to be a “terrorist” attack.

At least seven people were injured, with four in serious condition, in Israel’s Tel Aviv following a car-ramming and stabbing incident, with police deeming it to be a “terrorist” attack. The incident took place on Tuesday morning at Pinkhas Rosen Street. The attacker rammed his pickup truck into people on a sidewalk in the coastal city, then got out and stabbed others, police said, according to the Times of Israel newspaper. The assailant was then "neutralised" at the scene by a civilian first responder, an Israeli police spokesperson told Israel's Army Radio. Israel Police Tel Aviv District Commander said that the assailant was a Palestinian and a resident of the West Bank. He is said to have acted alone. The attacker reportedly got into Israel with a medical permit as he was suffering from some mental illness, Jerusalem Post (JP) reported. עדכונים פיגוע בצפון תל אביב! > הפיגוע ברחוב פנחס רוזן. > כ-7 נפגעים קשה. > דיווחים על 2 זירות. תיעוד הזירה ורכב המחבל שדרס: pic.twitter.com/sGvOCNRu3M — יענקי כהן | Yanki Coen (@yankicoen) July 4, 2023 × Meanwhile, among the injured, one, a 46-year-old woman, is said to be in a serious condition, while two others in their thirties are in moderate condition and another two are in light condition. "We arrived at the scene with a large force of MDA intensive care vehicles and ambulances. We saw that it was very serious, and near a bus stop there were 5 injured people, including a 46-year-old woman was lying on the sidewalk while she was conscious and suffering from severe trauma," an MDA paramedic said, Jerusalem Post reported. The Islamist Hamas group said the attacker, identified as 23-year-old Abdel-Wahab Khalyleh, was its member, calling the attack "an act of self-defence in the face of the ongoing Zionist massacre in Jenin". Thousands of people were evacuated from the Jenin refugee camp as one of Israel's biggest West Bank military operations in years continued for a second day on Tuesday and a car-ramming in Tel Aviv underlined the risk of violence spreading. The operation, which the army said was aimed at destroying infrastructure and weapons of militant groups in the camp, was launched with a drone strike in the early hours of Monday, and over 1,000 troops have been deployed. At least 10 people have been killed, Palestinian officials said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the anti-terror operations that lasted for more than 12 hours has been concluded. “I congratulate our brave fighters who destroyed many terrorist infrastructures in Jenin and by this prevented many attacks. At these moments we are completing the mission and I can say that our extensive operation in Jenin is not a one-time (action). We will continue as long as necessary to cut out terrorism, we will not allow Jenin to return to being a safe haven for terrorism.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Seven hurt, four seriously, after 'terrorist' rams car, stabs people in Israel's Tel Aviv

The largest military operation in 20 years was conducted by Israeli forces in Janine, West Bank. In a day of violence, at least nine Palestinians have died and numerous others have been hurt.

Israel launches 'biggest raid' in West Bank city

At least nine people have been injured, three of them seriously, in a car ramming and stabbing attack in Tel Aviv a day after Israel launched a large-scale military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin.

Nine injured in Tel Aviv ramming and stabbing attack

As protests approach their 27th week as of right now in Israel against the government's proposed judicial overhaul, hundreds of Israelis on Monday surrounded the nation's primary international airport near Tel Aviv.

Israel: Protesters and police clash at Ben Gurion airport

Under attack: Thousands of Palestinians flee Jenin refugee camp after major Israeli raid

Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians in a large-scale operation Monday in the occupied West Bank that the army labelled an "extensive counterterrorism effort," involving air strikes and hundreds of troops.

Israel launches ‘biggest’ West Bank raid in years, 8 Palestinians killed

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: India hosted the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chairperson. The summit is attended by leaders such as Putin and Xi Jinping with the theme of "Secure SCO".

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Israel's operation in Jenin could last days :Forces

Israeli military strikes Jenin's 'terrorist infrastructure'

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israeli forces are targeting "the nest of terrorists in Jenin" and were destroying command centres, and seizing significant weaponry, media reports said. This comes as Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, resulting in the killing of nine Palestinians, AFP reported.&nbsp;The raid, labeled as an "extensive counterterrorism effort" by the Israeli army, involved airstrikes and the deployment of hundreds of troops.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The operation, the largest in the West Bank in years, targeted the northern city of Jenin and led to clashes, destruction of buildings, and a significant number of casualties.</p>

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<p>Under Netanyahu's hard-right government, the Israeli forces launched a major operation in Jenin, employing armoured vehicles, army bulldozers, and drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thousands of residents evacuated the Jenin refugee camp, seeking shelter in schools and other facilities in the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The area witnessed firefights, explosions, and Palestinian resistance as individuals threw rocks at soldiers, resulting in smoke-filled skies.</p>

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<p>"There is bombing from the air and an invasion on the ground," said director of the Palestinian Red Crescent in Jenin Mahmoud al-Saadi. "Several houses and sites have been bombed... smoke is rising from everywhere," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Casualties and damage</strong></h2>

<p>The Palestinian health ministry reported nine fatalities and 100 injuries, with 20 individuals in serious condition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The toll surpassed the casualties from a previous Israeli raid in Jenin two weeks prior, which involved the rare use of helicopter missile fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several houses and sites were targeted and bombed, causing extensive damage and generating plumes of smoke throughout the area.</p>

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<p>The Israeli army spokesperson emphasised that the intention was not to occupy the camp permanently but to prepare for potential prolonged fighting.</p>

<h2><strong>International reactions</strong></h2>

<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern about the violence and called for adherence to international humanitarian law.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States acknowledged Israel's right to defend itself against "terrorist groups" but also called for the protection of civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Arab League announced an emergency meeting to discuss a response to the Israeli attack on Jenin while neighboring Jordan condemned the raid as a violation of international humanitarian law.</p>

<p>The violence between Israelis and Palestinians has intensified, particularly under the coalition government led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, which includes extreme-right allies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The escalating violence adds to the existing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, exacerbating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The situation underscores the need for renewed efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the protracted conflict.</p>

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israeli forces are targeting "the nest of terrorists in Jenin" and were destroying command centres, and seizing significant weaponry, media reports said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israeli forces are targeting "the nest of terrorists in Jenin" and were destroying command centres, and seizing significant weaponry, media reports said. This comes as Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, resulting in the killing of nine Palestinians, AFP reported. The raid, labeled as an "extensive counterterrorism effort" by the Israeli army, involved airstrikes and the deployment of hundreds of troops. The operation, the largest in the West Bank in years, targeted the northern city of Jenin and led to clashes, destruction of buildings, and a significant number of casualties. Also Read | Hong Kong police offer HK$1 million bounties for hunt of exiled democracy activists, UK hits back Under Netanyahu's hard-right government, the Israeli forces launched a major operation in Jenin, employing armoured vehicles, army bulldozers, and drones. Thousands of residents evacuated the Jenin refugee camp, seeking shelter in schools and other facilities in the city. The area witnessed firefights, explosions, and Palestinian resistance as individuals threw rocks at soldiers, resulting in smoke-filled skies. Also Read | UK witnesses hottest June since records began nearly 140 years ago: Met Office "There is bombing from the air and an invasion on the ground," said director of the Palestinian Red Crescent in Jenin Mahmoud al-Saadi. "Several houses and sites have been bombed... smoke is rising from everywhere," he added. Casualties and damage The Palestinian health ministry reported nine fatalities and 100 injuries, with 20 individuals in serious condition. The toll surpassed the casualties from a previous Israeli raid in Jenin two weeks prior, which involved the rare use of helicopter missile fire. Several houses and sites were targeted and bombed, causing extensive damage and generating plumes of smoke throughout the area. Watch | Japan set to release contaminated Fukushima water into Pacific, angering China × The Israeli army spokesperson emphasised that the intention was not to occupy the camp permanently but to prepare for potential prolonged fighting. International reactions UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern about the violence and called for adherence to international humanitarian law. The United States acknowledged Israel's right to defend itself against "terrorist groups" but also called for the protection of civilians. The Arab League announced an emergency meeting to discuss a response to the Israeli attack on Jenin while neighboring Jordan condemned the raid as a violation of international humanitarian law. The violence between Israelis and Palestinians has intensified, particularly under the coalition government led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, which includes extreme-right allies. The escalating violence adds to the existing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, exacerbating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The situation underscores the need for renewed efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the protracted conflict. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Israeli forces intensify 'largest' operation in West Bank in years, 9 Palestinians killed so far

Israel has unleashed one of the biggest air attacks on the West Bank in nearly two decades. Israeli forces hit the city of Jenin with drone strikes overnight. At least 8 have been killed and more than 50 are wounded. Are Israel & Palestine on the brink of war? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Are Israel & Palestine on the brink of war?

<p>Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday suspended contact and security coordination with Israel after Israeli forces launched a major raid against militants in the West Bank city of Jenin, his office said in a statement.</p>

<p>The decision came after Abbas held a meeting with other leaders of the Palestinian Authority.</p>

<p>Abbas has temporarily suspended coordination with Israel a number of times in the past during previous rounds of violence.</p>

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday suspended contact and security coordination with Israel after Israeli forces launched a major raid against militants in the West Bank city of Jenin, his office said in a statement.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday suspended contact and security coordination with Israel after Israeli forces launched a major raid against militants in the West Bank city of Jenin, his office said in a statement. The decision came after Abbas held a meeting with other leaders of the Palestinian Authority. Abbas has temporarily suspended coordination with Israel a number of times in the past during previous rounds of violence. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Palestinian leader Abbas suspends contact and security coordination with Israel

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