Israeli Attacks Escalate in Occupied West Bank and Lebanon
The world has failed to intervene in Israel's devastating attacks against the Gaza Strip, which began on October 7. The same bombardments are now being conducted in the occupied West Bank and Lebanon, resulting in widespread destruction and numerous casualties. The Tulkarem refugee camp in the occupied West Bank has been repeatedly targeted by the Israeli army, leaving behind a trail of devastation and horror.
Key Takeaways:
- Israeli attacks have escalated in the occupied West Bank and Lebanon, with the use of fighter jets in attacks on the West Bank for the first time in 19 years.
- The Tulkarem refugee camp has been the repeated target of Israeli attacks, resulting in the deaths of 18 Palestinians, including the entire Abu Zahra family.
- Palestinians are still collecting body parts of those killed in the attack, while construction equipment is trying to remove the rubble.
- Abdullah Mohammed Kenan, who lost his 14-year-old son in a previous raid, barely survived the attack on the camp and is now outraged that Israel called him a terrorist.
- Youssef Garab, a witness, stated that people in the camp live together and there has not been such an attack on the West Bank since 2005; he and other residents vow to stay in the camp despite the dangers.
- Since October 7, 2023, 126 Palestinians have been martyred in the Tulkarem camp, with a total of 740 Palestinians killed in attacks by Israeli soldiers and Israelis in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Statistics:
- 18 Palestinians killed in the attack on the Tulkarem refugee camp.
- All members of the Abu Zahra family, including the mother, father, 6-year-old twins, and a relative, were killed in the attack.
- 126 Palestinians martyred in the Tulkarem camp since October 7, 2023.
- 740 Palestinians killed in attacks by Israeli soldiers and Israelis in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since October 7, 2023.
Sources:
- Anadolu Agency
- Turkish news agency
- Palestinian Health Ministry