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Israeli Forces Launch 'Operation Iron Wall' in Jenin, Killing 10 Palestinians and Injuring 40, with Palestinian Authority Involvement

Jan 22, 2025, 09:53 AM

Israeli forces launched a major military operation named 'Operation Iron Wall' in the northern occupied West Bank city of Jenin, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians and injuries to 40 others. The operation, which began on Tuesday, involved the use of helicopters, drones, and armored bulldozers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the raid as an effort to 'eradicate terrorism' in the area. The assault has continued into its second day, with reports of shooting and explosions in the city. The Israeli military has targeted what it describes as militant activity, with the operation involving the Israeli army, police, and the Shin Bet security agency. The raid has led to the destruction of roads and infrastructure, including the main road leading to the Jenin Governmental Hospital, which has been besieged and its entrance blocked by dirt barriers. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that Israeli forces hindered medical teams from reaching the wounded, and ambulances were obstructed from transporting patients. Additionally, the Palestinian Authority's security forces have been involved in the operation, raiding Al-Razi Hospital in Jenin and arresting individuals, including a wounded man believed to be a member of the Jenin Battalion. The operation comes just days after a ceasefire in Gaza took effect.