On Tuesday, the Israeli army announced the start of a military operation in the city of Jenin in the occupied western bank of the Jordan River territory, at the same time as the Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed the death of one person.
The Israeli army stated in a short statement: "The Defense Ministry, Shin Bet (internal security) and border guard started a military operation to disrupt activities in Jenin."
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported on "the death, delivered to the government hospital in Jenin due to the shelling by the occupation forces in Jenin." In a subsequent statement, it was noted that "four people received serious injuries."
A correspondent from the France-Presse agency noted the withdrawal of Palestinian security forces from positions around the camp, where they were deployed during the operation, which began in December with the aim of pursuing 'criminals.' According to him, sounds of explosions and gunfire were heard inside the camp.
On Tuesday, the Israeli army announced the start of a widespread military operation in Jenin in the northern occupied western bank of the Jordan...
