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NRC expresses concern for Israeli tactics in occupied West Bank
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has expressed “alarm” at the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, since the ceasefire in Gaza came into effect last week.
“We are seeing disturbing patterns of unlawful use of force in the West Bank that is unnecessary, indiscriminate and disproportionate. This echoes the tactics Israeli forces have employed in Gaza,” said Angelita Caredda, NRC’s Middle East and North Africa regional director, in a statement.
“Under international law, Israel must bring its occupation of Palestinian territory to an end as rapidly as possible. Until then, it must fully comply with its obligations as an occupying power, including the protection of civilians.”
At least 12 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in the Israeli military assault that began on Tuesday in Jenin in the northern West Bank.
Hospitals in West Bank’s Jenin struggle to keep lights on: Governor
Israeli forces have shut off electricity in West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp and some surrounding areas, according to Jenin Governor Kamal Abu al-Rub.
Speaking to the Wafa news agency, al-Rub said the outage extends to Jenin Hospital and the Ibn Sina Specialized Hospital, jeopardising their emergency operations.
Currently, the hospitals are trying to use fuel reserves and bring in more fuel to keep power on in their emergency, dialysis, and nursery departments, said al-Rub.
‘Collective punishment’ of Jenin raid extends across West Bank
There is a heavy presence of Israeli forces in Jenin. That’s because there are multiple units from the Israeli army and Shin Bet security agency in and around the camp.
Thousands of Palestinians have been forcibly displaced as the Israeli army ordered evacuations of multiple areas. Israeli soldiers are checking people’s IDs. They’re detaining people briefly, including women and children, and then releasing some of them.
There are Palestinians who say the number of injured being reported is not correct because they simply cannot reach all the wounded because of Israeli roadblocks.
The collective punishment of this raid is not just felt in Jenin but all across the occupied West Bank. Israeli forces have set up additional checkpoints as part of the incursion. You’re looking at nearly 900 checkpoints across the territory to date and some of those have been added in recent days.
The Israeli military claims it wants to target Palestinian fighters in the Jenin camp, but Palestinians say the average civilian is the one who is feeling the impact.
