Israeli Army Operation in Jenin Results in Casualties

The Palestinian Authority announced that eight Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, with the army confirming that it is conducting an operation against armed members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported in a brief message on its Telegram account the death of "an eighth martyr in the ongoing operation of the occupation forces in Jenin." Earlier on Tuesday, the ministry had announced seven deaths and several injuries, including two individuals in critical condition. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that one of its vehicles came under Israeli gunfire while attempting to assist an injured person in Jenin late Tuesday night. The Israeli army stated in a report that it is operating based on intelligence related to activities by militants associated with Hamas and Islamic Jihad in the Jenin area, noting a "heavy exchange of fire." It added, "During the exchange of fire, bystanders may have been injured," confirming that it is "investigating these claims." Throughout the day, there were reports of drone flights, explosions, and sporadic gunfire, with the Israeli army conducting patrols on the outskirts of the camp.