Israel launched a military operation in the West Bank

Israeli security forces backed by helicopters conducted a raid in the town of Jenin. At least eight Palestinians were killed in the operation, Reuters reported.

The operation came two days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and one day after Donald Trump announced he would lift sanctions against Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian villages. Netanyahu declared it a new attack against the Iranian-backed militants.

The military says the raid came after a weeks-long operation by Palestinian security forces in West Bank areas under their control – to regain control of a nearby refugee camp that is a major center for armed groups including Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Palestinian medics say at least eight people were killed in the raid and 35 others were injured.

Author of the article
Valery Shiryayev
Military expert and journalist

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  1. HarmonyJourney

    This raid highlights the ongoing tension and complexity of the situation in the region. It’s clear that the ceasefire hasn’t brought lasting peace and that the involvement of multiple groups continues to escalate the conflict.

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  2. SerenityDancer

    This situation highlights the ongoing complexity and volatility in the region, reflecting how fragile ceasefires can be when underlying tensions remain unresolved. The use of helicopters and coordinated raids shows the intensity of these operations, but the human cost is devastating with so many casualties and injuries. It’s troubling to see political moves, like the lifting of sanctions, intertwined with military actions, which only seem to escalate conflicts further. Understanding the perspectives and motivations on all sides is crucial if there’s ever going to be lasting peace. Such events remind us how important it is to support dialogues aimed at de-escalation rather than more violence. 🌍💔🚁

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  3. Israel

    Reading about the raid in Jenin, it becomes clear how deeply entrenched and complex the cycle of violence is in this region. Each action seems to be both a response and a provocation, making it difficult to see a path to lasting peace. The recent ceasefire and political decisions appear fragile amidst ongoing military operations, highlighting how political statements and ground realities often diverge. It raises profound questions about how communities caught in such conflicts can ever heal or move beyond the pain. The human cost, reflected in the lives lost and those injured, reminds us that behind every headline there are real people enduring suffering and uncertainty. This situation calls for reflection on how we view justice, security, and humanity in contexts where violence seems endless and solutions remain elusive.

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  4. Cristel

    This just highlights how fragile any ceasefire really is when military raids and violence continue right after supposed peace agreements. It feels like the political announcements are just empty words while the reality on the ground remains brutal and deadly. How can anyone expect lasting peace when actions completely contradict the rhetoric?

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  5. Tyanna

    This situation highlights how complex and deeply rooted conflicts between communities can be, where even moments of declared ceasefire do not always bring lasting peace. It makes one reflect on the cycles of violence and the difficulty in breaking free from patterns shaped by history, politics, and emotions. The human cost is staggering, and beyond the headlines, there are individuals and families profoundly affected. It raises important questions about justice, security, and empathy, and about whether true reconciliation can ever be achieved when actions on all sides continue to fuel tension rather than understanding.

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  6. Jaina

    Is it really possible to call this a ceasefire when violence just escalates right after? Feels like a never-ending cycle where no one is held accountable and innocent lives are caught in the crossfire. When will these political moves stop fueling more bloodshed instead of peace? 🔥

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  7. Edson

    This just feels like a never-ending cycle of violence where innocent lives keep getting caught in the middle. How can any real peace come out of military raids and political games? When will leaders think about the human cost instead of power plays? 😔🔥

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