Since the outbreak of conflict on October 7, violence in the West Bank has surged, with over 680 Palestinians reportedly killed by Israeli fire.

Israeli forces have conducted the deadliest operation in the occupied West Bank since the Gaza war began, focusing on the Jenin refugee camp, a known stronghold of Palestinian militancy.

The operation has resulted in the deaths of 18 of the 33 Palestinians reported killed, with Israeli military officials claiming that the majority were militants.

The ongoing raid has severely impacted Palestinian civilians, disrupting water and electricity services and hindering ambulance access to hospitals.

Humanitarian organizations have received numerous requests for food, medication, and baby formula from residents trapped in Jenin.

While the Israeli military claims there is no curfew in Jenin, access remains severely restricted, complicating evacuation efforts for those in need.

The current military strategy in Jenin aims to thwart attacks rather than eliminate militant groups entirely, contrasting with Israel's more aggressive approach in Gaza.

The Palestinian Authority's influence in Jenin has diminished, with militant groups like Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operating openly and enjoying local support.

Residents of Jenin have reported widespread destruction and difficulties accessing basic services, relying on candles for light due to power cuts.

Jenin has historically been a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, evolving from a refugee camp into a densely populated urban area under Israeli military occupation since 1967.

As residents view the Palestinian Authority as a collaborator with Israeli forces, its influence in Jenin continues to wane.

Analysts express skepticism about the long-term effectiveness of the current military operations in reducing vulnerability to West Bank militancy.