Three Palestinians were fatally shot by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The incident took place during clashes between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces in various parts of the West Bank city of Jenin.
The Israeli military, in coordination with the domestic security agency Shin Bet, stated that they were conducting an operation in Jenin to target and eliminate terrorists. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that militants were killed at close range during the operation, and a wanted individual was apprehended.
Witnesses observed Israeli army bulldozers and armored vehicles on the outskirts of Jenin camp, with an Israeli Apache gunship providing air support by attacking the area. Palestinian Islamic Jihad confirmed that three of its members were among those killed by Israeli forces during the operation.
Video footage captured Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) ambulance crews retrieving the bodies of two individuals from the streets of Jenin. One of the deceased was shot by Israeli forces while riding a Vespa scooter. Additionally, PRCS reported that at least eight people sustained injuries, with seven individuals being shot and one person being struck by an Israeli military vehicle.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the recent violence has resulted in the deaths of 531 Palestinians, including 132 children, since October 7. Over 5,200 individuals have been injured in the West Bank and Jerusalem due to actions by Israeli forces and settlers.
