At least 10 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 injured after a deadly Israeli military raid against the armed Palestinian groups in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday.&nbsp;The military operation was part of a plan to arrest Palestinian gunmen based in Nablus city, the Israeli military said. In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency said that the operation targeted three suspects who were said to be “planning attacks in the immediate future.”

A spokesman for the Israeli Army, Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, said that Wednesday’s operation began after its forces entered Nablus to arrest members of the Lions’ Den, a local armed group that was planning imminent assaults and that was also responsible for an attack that killed an Israeli soldier in October, New York Times newspaper reported. The gunbattle lasted for around four hours.

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The Islamic Jihad militant group said two of its commanders were killed, whereas the Lion’s Den militant group confirmed that its members were involved in the fighting, but did not say if any of their members were killed.

Among the killed, seven appeared to be non-combatants, while the rest were from armed militant groups, the New York Times newspaper claimed.

Six of the dead were men in their 20s, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. One was 16, one was 33, one was 61 and one was 72. All were men, the ministry said.

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Wednesday’s military action sparked tensions in the region, with Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip, warning that the killings would not pass “without a response.”

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Since the start of the year, nearly 60 Palestinians have been killed, including the Wednesday deaths, in West Bank. Most of them were during shootouts that the Israeli military says began during operations to arrest Palestinian gunmen.

(With inputs from agencies)

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At least 10 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 injured after a deadly Israeli military raid against the armed Palestinian groups in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday.

At least 10 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 injured after a deadly Israeli military raid against the armed Palestinian groups in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. The military operation was part of a plan to arrest Palestinian gunmen based in Nablus city, the Israeli military said. In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency said that the operation targeted three suspects who were said to be “planning attacks in the immediate future.” A spokesman for the Israeli Army, Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, said that Wednesday’s operation began after its forces entered Nablus to arrest members of the Lions’ Den, a local armed group that was planning imminent assaults and that was also responsible for an attack that killed an Israeli soldier in October, New York Times newspaper reported. The gunbattle lasted for around four hours. Russia-Ukraine war: What's happening on the battlefield? Know here The Islamic Jihad militant group said two of its commanders were killed, whereas the Lion’s Den militant group confirmed that its members were involved in the fighting, but did not say if any of their members were killed. Among the killed, seven appeared to be non-combatants, while the rest were from armed militant groups, the New York Times newspaper claimed. Six of the dead were men in their 20s, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. One was 16, one was 33, one was 61 and one was 72. All were men, the ministry said. Also read | 'For the unity of Russian nation': Putin tells a roaring Moscow crowd Wednesday’s military action sparked tensions in the region, with Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip, warning that the killings would not pass “without a response.” Also read | Data from China's Henan shows extent of Beijing's population fall; records 8,000 more deaths than births Since the start of the year, nearly 60 Palestinians have been killed, including the Wednesday deaths, in West Bank. Most of them were during shootouts that the Israeli military says began during operations to arrest Palestinian gunmen. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

10 Palestinians killed, over 100 injured during Israeli military’s raid in West Bank

Israeli&nbsp;forces&nbsp;killed&nbsp;two&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;on Thursday in raids in the occupied&nbsp;West&nbsp;Bank, the Palestinian&nbsp;Health&nbsp;Ministry said, during what the&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;army described as "counterterrorism activities".

The latest incident in a spate of violence over the past&nbsp;two&nbsp;weeks took place before dawn in&nbsp;two&nbsp;towns in the Jenin area, where residents said&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;forces&nbsp;carried out arrests.

An&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;army spokesperson said soldiers "responded with live ammunition" after "dozens of&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;violently attacked the soldiers, shot at the&nbsp;forces, and hurled IEDs (improvised explosive devices) at them, endangering their safety".

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Four more&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;were wounded, according to the Palestinian&nbsp;Health&nbsp;Ministry. No&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;casualties were reported.

The&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;military stepped up its raids in the&nbsp;West&nbsp;Bank&nbsp;following attacks by&nbsp;two&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;from the territory and three members of Israel's Arab minority that have&nbsp;killed 14 people in Israel since late March.

Israeli&nbsp;Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said there will be no restrictions on security&nbsp;forces&nbsp;battling what he has described as "a new wave of terrorism".

At least 25&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;have been&nbsp;killed by&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;forces&nbsp;since January.

On Wednesday,&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;soldiers shot dead three&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;in the&nbsp;West&nbsp;Bank, among them a teenager and an anti-settlement lawyer, prompting protest strikes in the cities of Ramallah and Bethlehem on Thursday.

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Senior Palestinian Authority official Hussein Al-Sheikh said on Twitter the international community had "lost its credibility as a result of its silence" in the face of what he described as daily Palestinian bloodshed by&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;"occupation&nbsp;forces".

Armed Palestinian groups threatened to retaliate.

“There is no way to deter the occupation and block its crimes except through comprehensive resistance and confrontation,” Gaza's Islamic Jihad said in a statement. The group's leaders hinted that&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;military action in the&nbsp;West&nbsp;Bank&nbsp;could draw rocket attacks from Gaza.

Tensions are high in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan coincides with Passover this year.

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Last year saw nightly&nbsp;clashes&nbsp;between&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;and&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;police during the fasting month. Threats of Palestinian displacement in East Jerusalem and police raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third-holiest site in Islam, helped ignite an 11-day Israel-Gaza war that&nbsp;killed more than 250&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;in Gaza and 13 people in Israel.

Israel captured the&nbsp;West&nbsp;Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem - territories where&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;seek statehood - in the 1967 Middle East war. The last round of peace talks collapsed in 2014.

Israeli forces killed two Palestinians on Thursday in raids in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, during what the Israeli army described as "counterterrorism activities".

Israeli forces killed two Palestinians on Thursday in raids in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, during what the Israeli army described as "counterterrorism activities". The latest incident in a spate of violence over the past two weeks took place before dawn in two towns in the Jenin area, where residents said Israeli forces carried out arrests. An Israeli army spokesperson said soldiers "responded with live ammunition" after "dozens of Palestinians violently attacked the soldiers, shot at the forces, and hurled IEDs (improvised explosive devices) at them, endangering their safety". Also read | Watch | Israeli forces capture and kill Tel Aviv terrorist after firefight Four more Palestinians were wounded, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. No Israeli casualties were reported. The Israeli military stepped up its raids in the West Bank following attacks by two Palestinians from the territory and three members of Israel's Arab minority that have killed 14 people in Israel since late March. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said there will be no restrictions on security forces battling what he has described as "a new wave of terrorism". At least 25 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since January. On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers shot dead three Palestinians in the West Bank, among them a teenager and an anti-settlement lawyer, prompting protest strikes in the cities of Ramallah and Bethlehem on Thursday. Watch | Palestinian lawyer, 2 teenagers killed in Israel-West Bank violence Senior Palestinian Authority official Hussein Al-Sheikh said on Twitter the international community had "lost its credibility as a result of its silence" in the face of what he described as daily Palestinian bloodshed by Israeli "occupation forces". Armed Palestinian groups threatened to retaliate. “There is no way to deter the occupation and block its crimes except through comprehensive resistance and confrontation,” Gaza's Islamic Jihad said in a statement. The group's leaders hinted that Israeli military action in the West Bank could draw rocket attacks from Gaza. Tensions are high in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan coincides with Passover this year. Also read | India and Israel to convert passenger aircraft into strategic transporters, as part of Make in India Last year saw nightly clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police during the fasting month. Threats of Palestinian displacement in East Jerusalem and police raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third-holiest site in Islam, helped ignite an 11-day Israel-Gaza war that killed more than 250 Palestinians in Gaza and 13 people in Israel. Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem - territories where Palestinians seek statehood - in the 1967 Middle East war. The last round of peace talks collapsed in 2014.

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank clashes: health officials

Israeli jets bombed Gaza on Monday after incendiary balloons hit the country days after clashes between<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-jets-conduct-airstrikes-on-gaza-after-border-clashes-407543"> Israelis </a>and Palestinians over the weekend.

The strikes were carried out in Khan Younes in the south and Jabalia in the north, however, there were no reports of any casualties.

Israeli defence forces said the jets attacked "a Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Khan Yunis as well as terror tunnel entrance in Jabalia".

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The IDF added that a "Hamas underground rocket launch site located adjacent to civilian homes and a school in Shejaiya, was also struck."

Reports claimed at least nine incendiary balloons were launched from Gaza. The latest development comes as Palestinian protesters tried to scale a wall near the Gaza border as Israeli troops opened fire over the weekend. A boy including an Israeli police official were injured in the clashes.

Israel and Hamas were involved in a&nbsp;11-day conflict in May as Israeli jets pounded Gaza as the militant groups retaliated with thousands of rockets aimed at Israel as 250 Palestinians and 13 Israelis were killed.

A ceasefire was finally brokered by Egpyt, however,&nbsp;there have been reports of balloons laden with incendiary material aimed at Israel in the past few months leading to tensions.

Israel's fire and rescue service said the incendiary balloons led to fires in fields along the Gaza border on Monday but there were no reports of any casualties.

Reports said the Israeli Army had activated the Iron Dome anti-missile system after rockets were launched towards the country on Saturday which was the first rocket attack since the May ceasefire.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Israeli jets bombed Gaza on Monday after incendiary balloons hit the country days after clashes between Israelis and Palestinians over the weekend. The strikes were carried out in Khan Younes in the south and Jabalia in the north, however, there were no reports of any casualties.

Israeli jets bombed Gaza on Monday after incendiary balloons hit the country days after clashes between Israelis and Palestinians over the weekend. The strikes were carried out in Khan Younes in the south and Jabalia in the north, however, there were no reports of any casualties. Israeli defence forces said the jets attacked "a Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Khan Yunis as well as terror tunnel entrance in Jabalia". Watch: The IDF added that a "Hamas underground rocket launch site located adjacent to civilian homes and a school in Shejaiya, was also struck." Reports claimed at least nine incendiary balloons were launched from Gaza. The latest development comes as Palestinian protesters tried to scale a wall near the Gaza border as Israeli troops opened fire over the weekend. A boy including an Israeli police official were injured in the clashes. Israel and Hamas were involved in a 11-day conflict in May as Israeli jets pounded Gaza as the militant groups retaliated with thousands of rockets aimed at Israel as 250 Palestinians and 13 Israelis were killed. A ceasefire was finally brokered by Egpyt, however, there have been reports of balloons laden with incendiary material aimed at Israel in the past few months leading to tensions. Israel's fire and rescue service said the incendiary balloons led to fires in fields along the Gaza border on Monday but there were no reports of any casualties. Reports said the Israeli Army had activated the Iron Dome anti-missile system after rockets were launched towards the country on Saturday which was the first rocket attack since the May ceasefire. (With inputs from Agencies)

Israeli jets strike Gaza again after incendiary balloon attacks

Israel's army said it launched airstrikes on Gaza after rockets were fired amid spiralling violence sparked by unrest at Jerusalem's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jerusalem-violence-palestinians-take-refuge-inside-al-aqsa-mosque-384133">Al-Aqsa</a> mosque.

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The Israeli army had said that seven rockets were fired into the country with two intercepted the Iron Dome anti-missile defence system and three landed on vacant land.

"We have started, and I repeat started, to attack military targets in Gaza," the Israeli Army said.

Meanwhile, reports said a huge blast was heard inside the Al-Aqsa mosque compound even as<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jerusalem-under-siege-as-israelis-and-palestinians-clash-384175"> Israeli</a> forces had targeted "a Hamas military operative" asserting that it had killed a senior Hamas commander.

Hamas had earlier warned Israel to withdraw all its forces from the mosque compound and the east Jerusalem district of Sheikh Jarrah.

Amid the escalation in violence, police had evacuated hundreds of Jewish worshippers from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jordan-asks-israel-to-stop-barbaric-attacks-on-worshippers-in-jerusalem-383953">Jerusalem's </a>Western Wall.

"An alarm has just been sounded in Jerusalem. Police forces have begun evacuating hundreds of people" gathered at the Wailing Wall to safer locations, police said.

Organisers also cancelled the march through the Old City amid the clashes between Israeli's and Palestinians after police forced marchers to change their route and avoid entering the Old City through the Damascus Gate.&nbsp;

Hamas had warned Israel that it would face escalation unless it withdraws its forces from the Al-Aqsa mosque.

"The leadership of the resistance gives the occupation until 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) to withdraw its soldiers... from the blessed Al-Aqsa mosque and Sheikh Jarrah," Hamas spokesman said.

"You have been warned," it added even as hundreds of people were wounded in clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police.&nbsp;

The Red Crescent said at least 50 people were hospitalized with hundreds injured due to the clashes.

Israel's army said it launched airstrikes on Gaza after rockets were fired amid spiralling violence sparked by unrest at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque. Watch: The Israeli army had said that seven rockets were fired into the country with two intercepted the Iron Dome anti-missile defence system and three landed on vacant land.

Israel's army said it launched airstrikes on Gaza after rockets were fired amid spiralling violence sparked by unrest at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque. Watch: The Israeli army had said that seven rockets were fired into the country with two intercepted the Iron Dome anti-missile defence system and three landed on vacant land. "We have started, and I repeat started, to attack military targets in Gaza," the Israeli Army said. Meanwhile, reports said a huge blast was heard inside the Al-Aqsa mosque compound even as Israeli forces had targeted "a Hamas military operative" asserting that it had killed a senior Hamas commander. Hamas had earlier warned Israel to withdraw all its forces from the mosque compound and the east Jerusalem district of Sheikh Jarrah. Amid the escalation in violence, police had evacuated hundreds of Jewish worshippers from Jerusalem's Western Wall. "An alarm has just been sounded in Jerusalem. Police forces have begun evacuating hundreds of people" gathered at the Wailing Wall to safer locations, police said. Organisers also cancelled the march through the Old City amid the clashes between Israeli's and Palestinians after police forced marchers to change their route and avoid entering the Old City through the Damascus Gate. Hamas had warned Israel that it would face escalation unless it withdraws its forces from the Al-Aqsa mosque. "The leadership of the resistance gives the occupation until 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) to withdraw its soldiers... from the blessed Al-Aqsa mosque and Sheikh Jarrah," Hamas spokesman said. "You have been warned," it added even as hundreds of people were wounded in clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police. The Red Crescent said at least 50 people were hospitalized with hundreds injured due to the clashes.

Jerusalem violence: Israel launches air strikes against Hamas in Gaza Strip

Palestinians are worried their restricted access to the salty waters of the Dead Sea and its mineral-rich beaches could be cut further if Israel annexes land in the occupied West Bank.

Israel, citing support from U.S. President Donald Trump, has announced plans to extend sovereignty over parts of the West Bank - including the Jordan Valley, which partly borders the Dead Sea. Palestinians have voiced outrage at the proposal.

The Dead Sea is a popular destination where bathers float in hypersaline waters and use the nutrient-rich mud on their skin. Its shores border Israel, Jordan and the West Bank.

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"This place is a blessing for all Palestinians, but if there will be annexation it will be hard for them to reach here. They may need permits," said Musa Farah, a lifeguard at one of the small, Israeli-run resorts that dot the Dead Sea`s West Bank coast.

Even some owners of Israeli resorts - set up after Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Middle East war - are concerned they could lose customers under the annexation plan.

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"My business will be very much affected," said Dina Dagan, owner of the Biankini Village Resort. "The Israeli government should know that my business depends on the Palestinians who visit here. This place is open for Jews and Arabs."

During peace talks - stalled since 2014 - the Palestinians have sought to gain some control over part of the Dead Sea coastline and set up resorts, which they see as a potential boon for their economy.

The Palestinians have long sought a state in the West Bank and Gaza, with East Jerusalem as its capital. 
Most countries view Israeli settlements in occupied territory as illegal. Israel rejects this.

Palestinians are worried their restricted access to the salty waters of the Dead Sea and its mineral-rich beaches could be cut further if Israel annexes land in the occupied West Bank.

Palestinians are worried their restricted access to the salty waters of the Dead Sea and its mineral-rich beaches could be cut further if Israel annexes land in the occupied West Bank. Israel, citing support from U.S. President Donald Trump, has announced plans to extend sovereignty over parts of the West Bank - including the Jordan Valley, which partly borders the Dead Sea. Palestinians have voiced outrage at the proposal. The Dead Sea is a popular destination where bathers float in hypersaline waters and use the nutrient-rich mud on their skin. Its shores border Israel, Jordan and the West Bank. Also read| Israel: Thousands march against PM Benjamin Netanyahu's plans "This place is a blessing for all Palestinians, but if there will be annexation it will be hard for them to reach here. They may need permits," said Musa Farah, a lifeguard at one of the small, Israeli-run resorts that dot the Dead Sea`s West Bank coast. Even some owners of Israeli resorts - set up after Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Middle East war - are concerned they could lose customers under the annexation plan. Also read| Israel's Netanyahu mulls two-phase West Bank annexation "My business will be very much affected," said Dina Dagan, owner of the Biankini Village Resort. "The Israeli government should know that my business depends on the Palestinians who visit here. This place is open for Jews and Arabs." During peace talks - stalled since 2014 - the Palestinians have sought to gain some control over part of the Dead Sea coastline and set up resorts, which they see as a potential boon for their economy. The Palestinians have long sought a state in the West Bank and Gaza, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Most countries view Israeli settlements in occupied territory as illegal. Israel rejects this.

Palestinians fear Israeli annexation could further limit Dead Sea access

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