The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that Israeli forces have fatally shot eight Palestinians, including a child, in the occupied West Bank. This brings the total number of Palestinians killed in the West Bank to 239 since October 7.
The casualties include five Palestinians shot dead in the city of Jenin late on Saturday and early Sunday, along with three others killed elsewhere in the West Bank, as stated by the ministry on Sunday. Additionally, six Palestinians were injured during the Israeli raid in Jenin. The incidents underscore the ongoing tensions and violence in the region, contributing to a significant toll on Palestinian lives.
Palestinian news agency Wafa said Israeli forces stormed Jenin “from several directions, firing bullets and surrounding government hospitals and the headquarters of the Red Crescent Society”.
The Israeli military spokesperson’s office said it was looking into the reports.
The raids come despite an ongoing four-day truce between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in the war-torn Gaza Strip, where nearly 15,000 Palestinians, including more than 6,000 children, have been killed in Israeli strikes. The Palestinian Ministry
Israeli officials said 1,200 people were killed in the surprise Hamas attack on October 7, when the Palestinian group took about 240 people captive.
On Saturday, Hamas released 13 Israeli and four Thai captives, while Israel released a first batch of 39 Palestinian prisoners in exchange. More Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners are expected to be freed on Sunday.