Israeli Forces Conduct Deadly Raid on West Bank Hospital, Sparking Outrage and International Condemnation
Israeli forces conduct deadly raid on hospital in Jenin, West Bank, resulting in 3 Palestinian militant deaths. Israeli military claims hospital used as hideout, sparking outrage and condemnation.
Israeli forces have conducted a deadly raid on a hospital in the West Bank town of Jenin, resulting in the deaths of three Palestinian militants. The raid, carried out by Israeli forces disguised as civilian women and medics, has sparked outrage and condemnation from the Palestinian Health Ministry, which has urged the international community to pressure Israel to halt such actions in hospitals. The Israeli military claimed that the militants were using the hospital as a hideout, although no evidence was provided to support this claim.
Call this Israeli attack inside a West Bank hospital what it is: terrorism!
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The United States must immediately end all aid to the fascist and terrorist state of Israel.
On day one we would cut off all support that Tel Aviv receives!pic.twitter.com/aLku5c0RXV
Footage circulating on social media showed undercover forces, armed and disguised as medical personnel, carrying out the raid. In response to the conflict, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas' main demands for a cease-fire, stating that there would be no military withdrawal from Gaza or release of jailed militants. Meanwhile, Hamas is studying the latest terms for a deal and prioritizing the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Mediating talks between Hamas and Israel have been taking place, with progress being made towards a phased release of remaining hostages and increased humanitarian aid for Gaza.
The war in Gaza has led to significant loss of life and destruction, with the conflict also causing a humanitarian crisis and surging violence in the West Bank, as Israeli forces crackdown on suspected militants. Israel has faced criticism for its raids on hospitals in Gaza, with allegations that militants use them as cover. The conflict, which began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, has resulted in a large portion of the population being displaced and facing starvation.
Hamas has been under mounting pressure from the public to reach a ceasefire and have invited the Palestinian leadership to Cairo to continue talks. With hopes for a future independent Palestinian state increasingly in doubt, the conflict continues to devastate the region.
