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Israeli army: Palestinian ‘militants’ targeted during operation in Jenin
The army says that it targeted “militants” during their Friday operation in Jenin.
In a statement on X, it said that their forces had “eliminated” Hammam Hashash, 23, along with another Palestinian, whom they had earlier accused of taking part in an attack on the Israeli forces that had left army captain Alon Scagio dead on June 27.
The Palestinian Health Ministry earlier said that the death toll in Israel’s raid on Jenin had risen to 7 since the early hours of this morning.
Six Palestinians killed in Jenin laid to rest
The Palestinian news agency, Wafa, has reported that thousands march in the funeral processions of the slain Palestinians. Mourners chanted against the occupation and “Israel’s crimes” in Gaza and the West bank, it said.
The body of the seventh person killed in the Israeli raid, identified as Hamam Hashash, remains in Israel’s custody.
People attend a funeral for slain Palestinians following an Israeli raid in Jenin camp, in the occupied West Bank, July 5
Al-Quds Brigades says three of its fighters killed in Jenin
The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad has identified the three as:
- Fouad Iyad Aziz Ahqar, 25
- Ahmed Bassem Amouri, 20
- Qusai Amjad Hazouz Huwaiti, 23
In a statement, the group said its fighters were “assassinated” in the occupied West Bank city.
Earlier, the Israeli army said it targeted “militants” during an operation in Jenin. The Israeli army carries out regular raids on the city and its refugee camp, often using military vehicles and bulldozers and damaging infrastructure.
Israeli forces raid town near Bethlehem in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have raided the Palestinian town of Beit Fajar, near the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, Wafa news agency reported. It said Israeli soldiers stormed the town and stationed themselves near the local medical clinic.
The incursion comes as Israeli forces continue to step up raids into several towns and villages across the West Bank, including Jenin and Tulkarem.
Another Palestinian man killed in occupied West Bank
The Palestinian Health Ministry has said that the body of Mohamad Suleiman, 22, arrived at a medical centre near Ramallah, describing him as a “martyr”, without providing further details. Local Palestinian sources said he was shot earlier by Israeli forces.
The killing of Suleiman brings the death toll from Israeli attacks in the West Bank on Friday to at least eight.
