Israel Launches Major Jenin Operation Amid Fragile Gaza Ceasefire, Ten Killed, Dozens Injured

January 23, 2025
Israel Launches Major Jenin Operation Amid Fragile Gaza Ceasefire, Ten Killed, Dozens Injured
  • Local reports indicate that armored vehicles and bulldozers have been deployed in Jenin, while ambulances have been blocked from entering the area.

  • Wissam Bakr, head of Khalil Suleiman hospital, highlighted the dire situation with 600 medical staff and patients trapped inside, facing severe shortages of food and water.

  • Rights groups have raised alarms for civilians caught in the crossfire, with some residents reporting that they were directed to evacuate by drones.

  • Witnesses described the atmosphere in Jenin camp as dire, with military bulldozers entering the area and residents subjected to searches and potential arrests.

  • The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that their ambulances were unable to reach many casualties lying in the streets around Jenin due to the ongoing siege.

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure from far-right allies following a recent truce and hostage exchange agreement with Hamas, which is expected to last at least six weeks.

  • The resignation of coalition member Itamar Ben-Gvir and threats from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to leave could jeopardize Netanyahu's parliamentary majority and potentially lead to early elections.

  • In the context of the ongoing conflict, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to exercise maximum restraint during this tumultuous period.

  • Amidst the violence, the Palestinian Emergency Services reported ongoing searches for thousands of Palestinians believed to be trapped under rubble in Gaza, following extensive devastation observed during the ceasefire.

  • Israel has initiated a significant military operation in Jenin, West Bank, shortly after a ceasefire commenced in the Gaza Strip, resulting in ten fatalities and over 40 injuries, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.

  • The situation in Jenin is further complicated by increased violence and Israeli checkpoints, with recent attacks by Palestinian gunmen leading to the deaths of three Israelis.

  • Kamal Abu al-Rub, the governor of Jenin, described the conditions as 'very difficult,' reporting ongoing gunfire and explosions.

Summary based on 42 sources


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