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Israeli forces pulled out from the city of Jenin in the West Bank on Tuesday, according to witnesses from Reuters. Convoys of Israeli military vehicles were observed leaving Jenin, indicating the end of the Israeli operation that commenced on Monday. The violent clashes resulted in the death of twelve individuals, including at least five Palestinian fighters, as well as one Israeli soldier.

In the early hours of Wednesday, the Israeli military reported that Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip had launched five rockets toward Israel.&nbsp;The rockets fired from Gaza were successfully intercepted, and there have been no immediate reports of any casualties resulting from the attack, media reports said.&nbsp;

Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday (July 4) said that the country’s military was “completing the mission,” indicating the potential end to the ‘anti-terror campaign,’ which has displaced thousands in the Israeli-controlled West Bank’s Jenin.&nbsp;

<h2>What did the Israeli PM say?</h2>

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are “completing the mission” in Jenin, said Netanyahu, two days after the country launched its largest military action in West Bank in the past 20 years. He added, “At this moment we are completing the mission, and I can say our widescale action in Jenin is not a one-time thing.”

Speaking about Israel’s largest raid in decades during a visit to a military post near the West Bank city, Netanyahu said, “We will continue as necessary to root out terrorism. We will not allow Jenin to go back to being a hotbed of terror.”&nbsp;

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This comes after the Israeli armed forces launched the attack on Monday, arguing that the Jenin camp had become a hotbed of terrorism, which has claimed the lives of several Israeli citizens over the past 18 months.&nbsp;

The operation has since drawn international criticism from various countries but also partial support from others, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany who have said that Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism but also urged restraint and protection of civilians.&nbsp;

Additionally, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Jenin “in the past two years had become a factory for terror. In the past two days, this ended.” He went on to claim that the IDF has “cut off the weapons manufacturing process, captured thousands of bombs, destroyed dozens of production sites, workshops and explosives labs.”&nbsp;

<h2>Death toll in Jenin rises to 12, thousands displaced</h2>

The total death toll amid the two-day counterterrorism operation reached 12.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the Palestinian Red Crescent said it had evacuated 500 families from the Jenin camp or 3,000 people. The densely populated refugee camp, where some 14,000 people, live has become a focal point in the rise of violence in the region.

<h2>Violence in West Bank, Israel ‘must stop’: UN human rights chief&nbsp;</h2>

In a statement, the United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk said, “The recent operation in the occupied West Bank and car-ramming attack in Tel Aviv worryingly underscore an all too familiar pattern of events: that violence only begets more violence.”&nbsp;

Earlier, a car-ramming and stabbing incident in Tel Aviv on Tuesday injured eight and left some in serious condition, as per Israeli officials. The Islamist Hamas group later claimed responsibility for the attack and identified 23-year-old Abdel-Wahab Khalyleh as the perpetrator and called the attack “an act of self-defence in the face of the ongoing Zionist massacre in Jenin.”&nbsp;

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“The killing, maiming and the destruction of property must stop,” said Turk. Furthermore, he also raised alarm about the Jenin operation, including the use of repeated airstrikes, along with the destruction of property, in the context of international human rights norms and standards.

The UN human rights chief also said that some of the methods and weapons used “are more generally associated with the conduct of hostilities in armed conflict, rather than law enforcement.” In reference to the airstrikes particularly, he said that “the deaths resulting from such airstrikes may also amount to wilful killings.”

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Israeli forces pulled out from the city of Jenin in the West Bank on Tuesday, according to witnesses from Reuters. Convoys of Israeli military vehicles were observed leaving Jenin, indicating the end of the Israeli operation that commenced on Monday.

Israeli forces pulled out from the city of Jenin in the West Bank on Tuesday, according to witnesses from Reuters. Convoys of Israeli military vehicles were observed leaving Jenin, indicating the end of the Israeli operation that commenced on Monday. The violent clashes resulted in the death of twelve individuals, including at least five Palestinian fighters, as well as one Israeli soldier. In the early hours of Wednesday, the Israeli military reported that Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip had launched five rockets toward Israel. The rockets fired from Gaza were successfully intercepted, and there have been no immediate reports of any casualties resulting from the attack, media reports said. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday (July 4) said that the country’s military was “completing the mission,” indicating the potential end to the ‘anti-terror campaign,’ which has displaced thousands in the Israeli-controlled West Bank’s Jenin. What did the Israeli PM say? Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are “completing the mission” in Jenin, said Netanyahu, two days after the country launched its largest military action in West Bank in the past 20 years. He added, “At this moment we are completing the mission, and I can say our widescale action in Jenin is not a one-time thing.” Speaking about Israel’s largest raid in decades during a visit to a military post near the West Bank city, Netanyahu said, “We will continue as necessary to root out terrorism. We will not allow Jenin to go back to being a hotbed of terror.” ALSO READ | Explained: Why has Israel launched massive military operation in West Bank? This comes after the Israeli armed forces launched the attack on Monday, arguing that the Jenin camp had become a hotbed of terrorism, which has claimed the lives of several Israeli citizens over the past 18 months. The operation has since drawn international criticism from various countries but also partial support from others, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany who have said that Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism but also urged restraint and protection of civilians. Additionally, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Jenin “in the past two years had become a factory for terror. In the past two days, this ended.” He went on to claim that the IDF has “cut off the weapons manufacturing process, captured thousands of bombs, destroyed dozens of production sites, workshops and explosives labs.” Death toll in Jenin rises to 12, thousands displaced The total death toll amid the two-day counterterrorism operation reached 12. ALSO WATCH | 11 Palestinians were killed in Israel's biggest military operation in 20 years Meanwhile, the Palestinian Red Crescent said it had evacuated 500 families from the Jenin camp or 3,000 people. The densely populated refugee camp, where some 14,000 people, live has become a focal point in the rise of violence in the region. Violence in West Bank, Israel ‘must stop’: UN human rights chief In a statement, the United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk said, “The recent operation in the occupied West Bank and car-ramming attack in Tel Aviv worryingly underscore an all too familiar pattern of events: that violence only begets more violence.” Earlier, a car-ramming and stabbing incident in Tel Aviv on Tuesday injured eight and left some in serious condition, as per Israeli officials. The Islamist Hamas group later claimed responsibility for the attack and identified 23-year-old Abdel-Wahab Khalyleh as the perpetrator and called the attack “an act of self-defence in the face of the ongoing Zionist massacre in Jenin.” ALSO WATCH | Nine injured in Tel Aviv ramming and stabbing attack “The killing, maiming and the destruction of property must stop,” said Turk. Furthermore, he also raised alarm about the Jenin operation, including the use of repeated airstrikes, along with the destruction of property, in the context of international human rights norms and standards. The UN human rights chief also said that some of the methods and weapons used “are more generally associated with the conduct of hostilities in armed conflict, rather than law enforcement.” In reference to the airstrikes particularly, he said that “the deaths resulting from such airstrikes may also amount to wilful killings.” (With inputs from agencies) 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.

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Israeli forces, in one of the most intense incursions in the last 20 years, hit the city of Jenin with drone strikes on Monday, claiming the lives of at least eight people.

Jenin Brigades, a unit made up of militant groups based in the city's crowded refugee camp, said that it was engaging Israeli forces and had also shot down one of the unmanned aircraft, as per news agency Reuters reports.

<h2>Multiple drone strikes leave Palestinians dead and injured</h2>

According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, at least three Palestinians have been killed, and over 20 others have sustained injuries during the ongoing raid.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated that its objective is to target "terrorist infrastructure in the Jenin area." It emphasised its determination to combat terrorists who exploit the Jenin Camp as a hiding place, labelling it a "terrorist stronghold."

According to Lt Col&nbsp;Richard Hecht, an army spokesperson who spoke to the Associated Press,&nbsp;the military operation commenced shortly after 1 am&nbsp;with an airstrike targeting a building that militants were utilising for planning attacks. The primary objective of the operation, as stated by Hecht, was to eliminate and seize weapons.

"We're not planning to hold ground.&nbsp;We're acting against specific targets," he said.

The Jenin Battalion, a military coalition comprising armed members from Palestinian groups Fatah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad, declared its resolute opposition to the occupation forces. It pledged to unite across factions and military formations, vowing to confront the Israeli army until its last breath and bullet.

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Within the camp's alleys, numerous armed and masked Palestinians have been deployed. Local resident Ahmed Zaki reported that "columns of Israeli army vehicles penetrated the outskirts of the camp from several streets." Ambulance driver Khaled Alahmad described the situation as a "real war," with frequent airstrikes targeting the camp. He shared that ambulances are continuously shuttling injured individuals, returning full each time.

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Last month, the Israeli military conducted a raid on the Jenin camp, resulting in the deaths of at least six Palestinians. It marked a rare occurrence of attack helicopters being deployed in the West Bank. During that operation, seven Israeli soldiers and border police officers sustained injuries.

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Israeli forces, in one of the most intense incursions in the last 20 years, hit the city of Jenin with drone strikes on Monday, claiming the lives of at least eight people.

Israeli forces, in one of the most intense incursions in the last 20 years, hit the city of Jenin with drone strikes on Monday, claiming the lives of at least eight people. Jenin Brigades, a unit made up of militant groups based in the city's crowded refugee camp, said that it was engaging Israeli forces and had also shot down one of the unmanned aircraft, as per news agency Reuters reports. Multiple drone strikes leave Palestinians dead and injured According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, at least three Palestinians have been killed, and over 20 others have sustained injuries during the ongoing raid. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated that its objective is to target "terrorist infrastructure in the Jenin area." It emphasised its determination to combat terrorists who exploit the Jenin Camp as a hiding place, labelling it a "terrorist stronghold." According to Lt Col Richard Hecht, an army spokesperson who spoke to the Associated Press, the military operation commenced shortly after 1 am with an airstrike targeting a building that militants were utilising for planning attacks. The primary objective of the operation, as stated by Hecht, was to eliminate and seize weapons. "We're not planning to hold ground. We're acting against specific targets," he said. The Jenin Battalion, a military coalition comprising armed members from Palestinian groups Fatah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad, declared its resolute opposition to the occupation forces. It pledged to unite across factions and military formations, vowing to confront the Israeli army until its last breath and bullet. Also watch | Why is Israel buying F-35 fighter jets? Within the camp's alleys, numerous armed and masked Palestinians have been deployed. Local resident Ahmed Zaki reported that "columns of Israeli army vehicles penetrated the outskirts of the camp from several streets." Ambulance driver Khaled Alahmad described the situation as a "real war," with frequent airstrikes targeting the camp. He shared that ambulances are continuously shuttling injured individuals, returning full each time. Also read | Israel parliament prevents woman member holding baby from speaking Last month, the Israeli military conducted a raid on the Jenin camp, resulting in the deaths of at least six Palestinians. It marked a rare occurrence of attack helicopters being deployed in the West Bank. During that operation, seven Israeli soldiers and border police officers sustained injuries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Israeli forces hit Jenin with drone strikes in large-scale military operation

At least five&nbsp;Palestinians have been killed and 91&nbsp;others&nbsp;wounded after an Israeli military raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, said the Palestinian Ministry of Health, on Monday (June 19). This comes as the Israeli forces conducted an early morning raid involving an Apache helicopter for the first time in the West Bank in some two decades.&nbsp;

<h2>What has Israel said about the raid in the West Bank?</h2>

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Border Police said that their personnel entered the northern West Bank city in the early morning hours to detain two Palestinians. “During the activity, a massive exchange of fire took place between the forces and armed gunmen in the area,” said the Israeli forces, in a joint statement.&nbsp;

It added, “Large numbers of explosive devices were hurled at the forces. The forces responded with live fire.” The IDF also said that several suspects were hit during the raid and “as the security forces exited the city, a military vehicle was hit by an explosive device, damaging the vehicle".

At least seven Israeli troops and border police personnel were injured in the roadside blast and gunfire said the IDF and police. In a separate joint statement, Israeli forces said two IDF soldiers were moderately injured and five Border Police officers were moderate to lightly wounded and have been airlifted to hospitals in Israel for treatment.&nbsp;

An Apache helicopter was then deployed to launch missiles after gunmen were identified, said the IDF, to allow safe evacuation of the wounded soldiers and drive back gunmen. Israeli military spokesman Richard Hecht talking to the reporters after the initial firefight also said that the use of a roadside bomb was “very unusual and dramatic,” and said it might affect future military strategy in the territory.

<h2>Death toll after Israeli raid in Jenin rises to five</h2>

According to the Palestinian Wafa news agency, the raid began early morning, with Israeli troops storming the Jenin camp with live ammunition, stun grenades and toxic gas. It was later reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health that four Palestinians including a minor were killed during the raid.&nbsp;

The attack on the Israeli defence vehicles was later claimed by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s al-Quds Brigades which said that they detonated explosive devices near IDF vehicles and targeted them with gunfire. It also claimed to have used high-grade explosives for the first time on Monday.

Speaking about Israel’s use of an aircraft, an official with the Palestinian armed group Islamic Jihad said, it “will push our fighters to use tools that will surprise the enemy,” reported Reuters. Notably, this was the first Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank since the early 2000s.&nbsp;

The Palestinian Ministry of Health later identified those killed as Khaled Darwish (21), Qassam Sariya (19), Ahmed Saqr (15), and Qassam Faisal Abu Sirriya (29), while the fifth Palestinian killed was not immediately identified. Its recent update also said that the number of those injured also rose to 91&nbsp;people from the initial reports of 45&nbsp;after the Israeli military raid in Jenin, out of which 10 were in critical condition, reported Al Jazeera.&nbsp;

<h2>Palestinian journalist among those injured: Officials&nbsp;</h2>

Palestinian journalist reporting from Jenin, Hazem Nasser, a cameraman for Al-Ghad TV channel, was wounded by Israeli fire during a military raid in West Bank, said the Palestinian health ministry, as per Al Jazeera. According to the health ministry, the&nbsp;journalist's injury "ranges between medium to dangerous."&nbsp;

<h2>Clashes in West Bank’s al-Bireh: Report</h2>

A report by Al Jazeera said clashes erupted between young Palestinians and Israeli forces at the northern entrance of the occupied West Bank town of al-Bireh, on Monday.&nbsp;

The report also said that the Palestinian youth had closed the entrance near the Beit El military checkpoint with barriers and stones as well as set tyres on fire and threw stones at the Israeli forces who responded by firing rubber-coated bullets and tear gas.&nbsp;

<h2>Egypt condemns Israeli raid</h2>

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry released a statement on Monday and said, “Egypt completely rejects this aggression, which contradicts all provisions of international law legitimacy.” It also went on to condemn what it called Israel’s “continued escalation against the Palestinians".

“Such attacks only inflame the situation further and risk going out of control, which undermines efforts to reduce tensions in the occupied territories,” the statement added.&nbsp;

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At least five Palestinians have been killed and 91 others wounded after an Israeli military raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, said the Palestinian Ministry of Health, on Monday (June 19).

At least five Palestinians have been killed and 91 others wounded after an Israeli military raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, said the Palestinian Ministry of Health, on Monday (June 19). This comes as the Israeli forces conducted an early morning raid involving an Apache helicopter for the first time in the West Bank in some two decades. What has Israel said about the raid in the West Bank? The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Border Police said that their personnel entered the northern West Bank city in the early morning hours to detain two Palestinians. “During the activity, a massive exchange of fire took place between the forces and armed gunmen in the area,” said the Israeli forces, in a joint statement. It added, “Large numbers of explosive devices were hurled at the forces. The forces responded with live fire.” The IDF also said that several suspects were hit during the raid and “as the security forces exited the city, a military vehicle was hit by an explosive device, damaging the vehicle". At least seven Israeli troops and border police personnel were injured in the roadside blast and gunfire said the IDF and police. In a separate joint statement, Israeli forces said two IDF soldiers were moderately injured and five Border Police officers were moderate to lightly wounded and have been airlifted to hospitals in Israel for treatment. An Apache helicopter was then deployed to launch missiles after gunmen were identified, said the IDF, to allow safe evacuation of the wounded soldiers and drive back gunmen. Israeli military spokesman Richard Hecht talking to the reporters after the initial firefight also said that the use of a roadside bomb was “very unusual and dramatic,” and said it might affect future military strategy in the territory. Death toll after Israeli raid in Jenin rises to five According to the Palestinian Wafa news agency, the raid began early morning, with Israeli troops storming the Jenin camp with live ammunition, stun grenades and toxic gas. It was later reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health that four Palestinians including a minor were killed during the raid. The attack on the Israeli defence vehicles was later claimed by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s al-Quds Brigades which said that they detonated explosive devices near IDF vehicles and targeted them with gunfire. It also claimed to have used high-grade explosives for the first time on Monday. Speaking about Israel’s use of an aircraft, an official with the Palestinian armed group Islamic Jihad said, it “will push our fighters to use tools that will surprise the enemy,” reported Reuters. Notably, this was the first Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank since the early 2000s. The Palestinian Ministry of Health later identified those killed as Khaled Darwish (21), Qassam Sariya (19), Ahmed Saqr (15), and Qassam Faisal Abu Sirriya (29), while the fifth Palestinian killed was not immediately identified. Its recent update also said that the number of those injured also rose to 91 people from the initial reports of 45 after the Israeli military raid in Jenin, out of which 10 were in critical condition, reported Al Jazeera. Palestinian journalist among those injured: Officials Palestinian journalist reporting from Jenin, Hazem Nasser, a cameraman for Al-Ghad TV channel, was wounded by Israeli fire during a military raid in West Bank, said the Palestinian health ministry, as per Al Jazeera. According to the health ministry, the journalist's injury "ranges between medium to dangerous." Clashes in West Bank’s al-Bireh: Report A report by Al Jazeera said clashes erupted between young Palestinians and Israeli forces at the northern entrance of the occupied West Bank town of al-Bireh, on Monday. The report also said that the Palestinian youth had closed the entrance near the Beit El military checkpoint with barriers and stones as well as set tyres on fire and threw stones at the Israeli forces who responded by firing rubber-coated bullets and tear gas. Egypt condemns Israeli raid Egypt’s Foreign Ministry released a statement on Monday and said, “Egypt completely rejects this aggression, which contradicts all provisions of international law legitimacy.” It also went on to condemn what it called Israel’s “continued escalation against the Palestinians". “Such attacks only inflame the situation further and risk going out of control, which undermines efforts to reduce tensions in the occupied territories,” the statement added. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

At least five Palestinians killed, 91 injured after Israeli military raid in West Bank

According to official Palestinian investigation, journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by the Israeli forces on 11 May, 2022 when she was covering an Israeli army operation in Jenin camp in the north of the West Bank.

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