On October 7, Hamas carried out attacks in Gaza, resulting in 1,200 deaths and 240 abductions. This led to an Israeli offensive against the Gaza Strip, which resulted in over 35,500 reported deaths and more than 510 in the West Bank and East Jerusalem at the hands of Israeli forces and settlers.
The recent escalation of violence has caused tensions to rise in the region. The Israeli Army launched an anti-terrorist operation in Jenin on October 7th, which resulted in at least seven Palestinian deaths and nine injuries. The director of the Jenin Public Hospital confirmed that the victims were civilians, including a surgeon, teacher, and student who were present in the area.
The Ministry of Health connected to the Palestinian Authority reported these casualties, including seven deaths and nine injuries with two people being treated for serious condition. The Israeli Army confirmed the operation on its website stating that security forces have initiated an anti-terrorist operation in Jenin. However, it is important to note that there are conflicting reports about what actually happened during this operation.
The ongoing conflict in this region continues to be a source of concern for international observers who are working hard to maintain peace and stability in the region. It is unclear if this latest incident will lead to further escalation of violence or if it will pave way for a new era of peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.