Palestinians Caught in the Crossfire of Israeli-Iranian Conflict

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Palestinians living on the occupied West Bank have endured difficult conditions as Iranian and Israeli missiles exploded over their heads, showering their homes and businesses with debris and triggering fires. The conflict between Israel and Iran has claimed hundreds of Iranian lives and dozens in Israel, but the impact on Palestinians has been equally devastating. As Iranian missiles headed towards Israel, parts of them fell from the sky in the occupied West Bank, causing widespread damage and injury.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 200 pieces of shrapnel and debris fell onto Palestinian towns and villages in the occupied West Bank, causing damage to homes and businesses.
  • An 11-metre section of missile fell onto Raed Ahmad Robeh's house in the northern West Bank, causing significant damage.
  • Eight people, mainly children, were injured in the West Bank by missile debris, according to the Palestinian Authority.
  • A two-metre piece of missile released both gas and liquid when it fell in the small village of Deir Sudan, leaving stains from unknown liquids on the ground.
  • Residents of Deir Sudan fear being exposed to the potentially poisonous material.
  • Israel's government claims around 550 missiles were fired by Iran during the war, with most of them intercepted by the country's sophisticated air defences.
  • The interceptors also shot down debris above Israeli cities, ensuring it didn't fall on homes.
  • The Palestinian Authority says debris fell on 35 homes and three factories in the West Bank, as well as starting two bushfires.
  • Father Ziad Abu Arkub says Palestinians feel the Israeli military is putting them in danger, as their intercept missiles fly over villages, damaging land, livelihoods, and infrastructure.
  • Most Israelis have access to bomb shelters or reinforced rooms in their homes, something Palestinians do not.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 pieces of shrapnel and debris fell onto Palestinian towns and villages in the occupied West Bank.
  • An 11-metre section of missile fell onto Raed Ahmad Robeh's house in the northern West Bank.
  • Eight people, mainly children, were injured in the West Bank by missile debris, according to the Palestinian Authority.
  • Israel's government claims around 550 missiles were fired by Iran during the war, with most of them intercepted by the country's sophisticated air defences.
  • 35 homes and three factories were damaged by debris in the West Bank, as reported by the Palestinian Authority.

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