Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Fighter in West Bank Raid
Israeli troops have shot and killed a Palestinian fighter during a raid on the Tulkarm refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the death of Mahmoud Jihad Jarad, 23, according to the Palestine Authority’s Wafa news agency. The Israeli Defense Forces described the raid as proactive activity and stated that the suspects threw stones, explosives, and set tires on fire, while also launching fireworks at IDF soldiers. The soldiers were unharmed.
It was reported that Jarad was affiliated with the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, as indicated by an account on Telegram associated with the group. The IDF revealed that Palestinians reacted to the military raid by blocking roads and firing at Israeli occupation soldiers. In response, the troops fired back, killing Jarad and injuring others.
This incident follows the recent destruction of the home of Abdel Fattah Hussein Kharousha, a deceased Palestinian who was suspected of killing a soldier and his younger brother. The demolition took place in the Askar camp near Nablus. The IDF has also been involved in previous encounters, including the killing of a Palestinian man in July who opened fire after his car was stopped in the West Bank. No soldiers were harmed in that incident. In June, a military raid on the Jenin refugee camp resulted in the deaths of four Palestinians and dozens of injuries. The Israeli military had to use army helicopters to evacuate soldiers due to the exchange of gunfire initiated by Palestinians during the operation.
Over the past year and a half, the West Bank has witnessed an increase in violence, with frequent Israeli military raids leading to clashes with Palestinians. The situation remains tense, and the latest incident has further fueled tensions between the two sides.
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