Violent clashes broke out between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Palestinian resistance in the West Bank city of Jenin. TV channel reported this El Mayadeen.
According to reporters, Israeli troops are attacking Jenin from many fronts. Reinforcements are also coming to the fighters from the surrounding towns of Al Jalama and Mukabila. The Israelis also face resistance from dissidents, the publication noted.
The conflict took place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. 7 October Hamas forces launched Several thousand rockets were fired at Israel and the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was announced. Thousands of militants invaded Israeli territory, seizing dozens of military equipment and more than a hundred hostages. In this context, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war.
The Israel Defense Forces intervention operation was called “Iron Swords” and one of its goals was the destruction of Hamas. Israeli Air Force applied Hundreds of Hamas targets were attacked in the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s National Security Council decided to cut off the supply of water, food, goods, electricity and fuel to the sector. 13 October Israel reported The UN said 1.1 million Palestinians should be evacuated to southern Gaza within 24 hours before a ground operation in Gaza.
Previously in Israel statedHe said Hamas had lost control of northern Gaza.