Jerusalem: At least six Palestinians were killed and 35 others injured in a deadly Israeli military operation targeting the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed on Sunday. The attack comes despite a ceasefire agreement recently declared in Gaza, further intensifying tensions in the region.
The Israeli military stated that the raid was a coordinated effort involving soldiers, police, and intelligence units aimed at cracking down on militants. However, it withheld specific operational details. According to Jenin Governor Kamal Abu al-Rab, the assault included the use of airstrikes and military tanks, marking a significant escalation in the already volatile West Bank.
BREAKING: Israeli military launches deadly attack on Jenin refugee camp in occupied West Bank https://t.co/ATS5XdO8PU pic.twitter.com/G4KoUZoUoY
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 21, 2025
Palestinian officials accused Israeli forces of targeting both civilians and security personnel. A spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority’s security forces condemned the operation, noting that several civilians and security officers had been injured, with at least one in critical condition.
בהנחיית הקבינט המדיני-ביטחוני, צה”ל, שב”כ ומשטרת ישראל פתחו היום במבצע צבאי נרחב ומשמעותי למיגור הטרור בג’נין – “חומת ברזל”.
זה הוא צעד נוסף להשגת המטרה שהצבנו – חיזוק הביטחון ביהודה-ושומרון.
אנו פועלים באופן שיטתי ונחוש נגד הציר האיראני בכל מקום שאליו הוא שולח את זרועותיו –…
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) January 21, 2025
In a post on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the raid as an operation to “eliminate fighters,” signaling the continuation of Israel’s policy of aggressive military action in response to what it considers militant threats.
Breaking | A few hours into Israel’s invasion of Jenin, the Ministry of Health’s latest update reports at least 7 Palestinians killed and over 35 injured in the attack. pic.twitter.com/5HdMEhvCHT
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) January 21, 2025
