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At least three Palestinians killed and more than 30 injured in Israeli attack on Jenin

Three Palestinians died and 30 were injured today in clashes with the Israeli army in the refugee camp in the city of Jeninin the north of Occupied West Banka stronghold of Palestinian armed resistance where Israeli forces carried out a military attack and also used a drone.

According to him Palestinian Ministry of Healththree people died and around 30 were injured by gunfire – including several in critical condition – who were evacuated to receive medical care, after strong riots with troopswhich in turn attacked with an unmanned aerial device in an operation that lasted about an hour and began when it was already dark.

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According to the media, the clashes began when Palestinians in the camp identified a secret Israeli unit, after which the troops entered, which led to strong clashes between soldiers and local militiamen, among whom this year the calls gained weight. Jenin Brigadesan armed group that acts autonomously and also brings together members of other Palestinian militias.

People gather to mourn before the body of one of the three Palestinians killed in an Israeli attack, in the morgue of the Ibn Sena hospital, in the city of Jenin, in the West Bank, on September 19, 2023. (Photo EFE/EPA/ALAA BADARNEH)

The armed wing of the Islamic group Hamasto the Al Qasam Brigadesstated in a statement that they were facing the troops in the narrow streets of the camp Jeninone of the biggest Occupied West Bank.

The Israeli Army confirmed that its forces were operating in the area and the Israeli Ministry of Defense reported that its owner, Yoav GalanteI was following the operation first hand, guided by “take necessary measures to prevent terrorist activities”.

This year, this Palestinian city has been the point with the highest level of violence in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which in 2023 is experiencing the deadliest year since the beginning of the 2000s and which has already resulted in more than 190 Palestinian deaths between West Bank It is Israelas well as 32 people killed on the Israeli side.

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Between July 3 and 4, Israeli forces carried out the largest military offensive since the Second Intifada (2000-2005) in the Jenin refugee camp, which left 12 Palestinian militiamen and an Israeli soldier dead.

The operation was carried out to deal a heavy blow to the Jenin Brigades, it also included drone attacks and caused significant material destruction to homes and infrastructure in the countryside.

Source: Elcomercio

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