Key takeaways:
- Israeli forces conducted a major operation in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, resulting in the death of at least 10 Palestinians and the injury of more than 100 others.
- The raid was conducted in order to target three suspects “planning attacks in the immediate future”.
- The raid has been met with international condemnation, with the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process calling for an “immediate de-escalation” of the situation.
On Wednesday, February 22nd, Israeli forces conducted a major operation in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus. The raid resulted in the death of at least 10 Palestinians and the injury of more than 100 others.
According to Israeli authorities, the operation was conducted in order to target three suspects “planning attacks in the immediate future.” The Islamic Jihad militant group said two of its commanders were killed in the ensuing clashes with Israeli troops.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that Israeli forces entered Nablus in the West Bank during the daytime raid, which is a rare occurrence. Palestinians were seen running from teargas fired by Israeli forces, and carrying away a wounded man.
The raid has been met with international condemnation, with the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, calling for an “immediate de-escalation” of the situation.
The Israeli military has yet to comment on the incident. The Palestinian Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll could rise as more information becomes available.
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