Hamas leader calls on Palestinians to join ‘resistance’ in occupied West Bank
Senior Hamas member Abdulrahman Shadid has called for the “expansion of resistance” in the occupied West Bank as Israeli forces continue a large-scale incursion into several towns and cities.
“Our people … across the West Bank should work on strengthening and engaging with the resistance because the occupation’s plan is to target every house, every village, and every street,” Shadid said in a statement.
It is an “ethical, national, and religious obligation”, he said, adding that the Palestinian people will not “give in to the enemy”.
Shadid also accused Israel of planning to expand its assault and target “every inch of Palestinian land”.
Violence in West Bank increasing ‘by the hour’, UNRWA says
UNRWA says violence and destruction in the occupied West Bank “increase by the hour”. “The past week was the deadliest for Palestinian civilians in the West Bank since November last year,” UNRWA said in a post on X.
“This is unacceptable. It must stop now.”
As the war rages in #Gaza, violence and destruction in the #WestBank increase by the hour.
The past week was the deadliest for Palestinian civilians in the West Bank since November last year. Many people were killed, including 7 children.
This is unacceptable. It must stop now. pic.twitter.com/VejfuRc8oA
— UNRWA (@UNRWA) September 5, 2024
Israeli army storms Balata refugee camp in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have raided Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus city, in the West Bank, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reports.
A fleet of Israeli army vehicles accompanied by a bulldozer stormed the camp while firing live rounds. The vehicles fanned out into several streets, including the camp’s main commercial square, destroying property.
The attack comes as Israeli forces conduct a large-scale incursion for the eighth day in several towns and cities in the northern West Bank.
Red Crescent gets aid to trapped Jenin camp residents
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) says its teams have distributed supplies including food, baby formula and water to residents besieged by Israeli troops inside the Jenin refugee camp.
The camp, home to about 12,000 people, has been cut off since Israeli forces launched a major incursion there and in other areas of the northern West Bank more than a week ago.
In a post on X, the PRCS said its teams delivered “essential relief supplies … to 1,175 families” in the camp.
The PRCS Disaster Response Team distributed essential relief supplies—including bread, canned food, baby formula, bottled water, and potatoes—to 1,175 families trapped in #Jenin Camp. This effort was made possible thanks to the support of the Society and the residents of Tubas,… pic.twitter.com/idygruTBtP
— PRCS (@PalestineRCS) September 5, 2024
Jordan minister accuses Netanyahu of creating ‘explosion’ for regional war
Jordan warned any attempt by Israel to displace Palestinians into Jordanian territory would be considered a “declaration of war”.
Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi urged the international community to act before the situation ignites in the occupied West Bank and the wider region.
“Israel is waging another war [in the West Bank]. Netanyahu and his government are pushing towards an explosion of the situation in the entire region,” he said. “Israeli actions on the ground have killed all opportunities for achieving a just peace.”
Safadi accused Israel’s prime minister of obstructing a ceasefire with Hamas after Netanyahu “changed his positions and withdrew from his commitments”.
