Stanisland Magazine

Controversial operation sparks tensions and tragedy following Israeli incursion into Jericho City, Nablus and Ramallah

Israeli occupation forces initiated a forceful incursion into Jericho City, closely following the release of hostages by Hamas. The arrival of bulldozers, accompanied by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), marked the commencement of a controversial operation.

The tense situation escalated as a convoy of Israeli military vehicles, in a procession, descended upon the city, triggering protests among local residents. Tragically, the situation took a lethal turn when soldiers opened fire, resulting in the tragic death of Mohammad Suleiman Awanja, a 17-year-old unarmed teenager, and another individual. Israeli forces also killed Qais Tayyim Shalash, 17, and Khalil Mohammad Khalil, 15

Elsewhere, the Israeli military has taken control of Ramallah and enforced a curfew. Another young man, Ibrahim Nazeeh Al-Haj Ali, 24 was also shot dead

Post-hostage release: Night raids target Arab neighborhoods

Under the cover of night, Israeli occupying forces extended their reach, carrying out raids on countless homes. The operation led to the apprehension of two residents, Khamis Sarafandi and Suleiman Abu Roumi.

Simultaneously, Israeli authorities launched similar operations in Hebron, Ramallah, Bethlehem, and Nablus, where a total of 109 Palestinians, including former political prisoners, were detained. In a disconcerting development, soldiers discharged live rounds in a refugee camp and subsequently targeted a local girls’ school, employing gas and concussion grenades.

The precise motives behind this extensive operation remain unknown, though the arrival of bulldozers could indicate a further expansion of Israeli settlements, limiting reaction through the abduction of a considerable amount of people.

Israeli forces decimate crucial water supplies

Following entry into the area, occupying forces left a trail of destruction in their wake. This included severe damage to irrigation systems, water tanks, and the uprooting of sapling trees and water reservation containers. Following a government order to prevent Palestinians from digging local wells, locals were forced to purchase water, following the restriction. The implications of these actions are bound to have a far-reaching impact on the region, further intensifying an already volatile situation.