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Israeli Airstrike in Tulkarm Kills Three Palestinians Amid 14-Hour West Bank Raid

Aug 22, 2024, 11:15 AM

Israeli forces conducted a military operation in the Tulkarm refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the deaths of three Palestinians. The operation involved an airstrike, reportedly targeting a house in the Aktaba suburb, and was part of a broader campaign of raids and arrests across the West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the fatalities, and the individuals killed were identified as Imad Tayseer Shraim, Wassim Anbar, and Muawiya Al-Hajj Ahmed. The raid, which lasted 14 hours, also resulted in significant destruction to infrastructure, including the demolition of a medical clinic and other civil structures. The United Nations documented the demolition of 84 Palestinian homes in the camp since October 7. Additionally, four others were injured by shrapnel, including a 5-year-old girl.