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Israeli Forces Kill 11 Palestinian Gunmen in West Bank, 13 Deaths Reported

Aug 6, 2024, 02:23 PM

Israeli security forces have conducted a series of airstrikes and ground operations in the West Bank city of Jenin and surrounding areas, resulting in the deaths of multiple Palestinian gunmen. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), along with the Shin Bet and Border Police, have been engaged in an extensive counterterrorism operation since Monday afternoon. According to the IDF, 11 Palestinian gunmen have been killed in these operations. The Palestinian Red Crescent and the health ministry in Ramallah reported that four people were killed in Jenin and four in Tubas district during early morning raids. The operations involved drone strikes and clashes, with footage published by the IDF showing the elimination of at least four gunmen. The strikes and raids have intensified over the past 24 hours, leading to a total of 13 Palestinian deaths across the West Bank. Five Palestinians were killed in two airstrikes since Monday evening.