Largest operation by Israeli forces in the West Bank

 

Israeli forces have carried out the largest operation this year in the occupied West Bank. A 16-year-old Palestinian youth was killed in this operation. This incident happened on Monday (March 4). According to Palestinian sources, the British news agency Reuters reported this news.

The operation was carried out overnight in the Palestinian Authority capital of Ramallah.

Witnesses in Ramallah said Israeli forces entered the city with a fleet of dozens of military vehicles. The city is the headquarters of the Palestinian Authority led by President Mahmoud Abbas.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health said 16-year-old Mustafa Abu Shalbak was shot dead by Israeli forces during an operation in the Amri refugee camp.

Palestinian news agency Wafa said the clashes began when Israeli forces attacked the camp. At that time, 'Palestinian youths were fired directly at.' Abu Shalbak was injured by being shot in the neck and chest.

Reuters reported that there was no immediate response to a request for comment from the Israeli military.

Witnesses also reported that Israeli forces destroyed a main road in the West Bank city of Tulkarm during the operation.

 

Israeli forces detained at least 55 Palestinians in overnight raids in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Club.

 

With the war in Gaza, violence is also escalating across the West Bank. At least 400 Palestinians have been killed in clashes with Israeli forces and settlers. Since occupying the area in 1967, Israel has been conducting regular operations in the Palestinian areas there.