IDF Raid in Nablus Kills 10, Injures 90: Palestinian Officials Condemn Breach of International Law

At a glance

• Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed a military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus
• Ten people killed and more than 90 injured
• Palestinian officials expressed disapproval of the raid, stating it was a breach of international law
• One of the deceased was the leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Nablus
• Hamas said that “the resistance forces in the Gaza Strip are monitoring the actions of the Israeli forces”

The details

Israeli Defence Forces Confirm Operation

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the operation but has not given further details.

Ten People Killed and 90 Injured

Ten people were killed and more than 90 injured during a military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus on Wednesday morning.

Palestinian Officials Express Disapproval

Palestinian officials have expressed their disapproval of the raid, stating that it was a breach of international law.

According to Israeli media, the soldiers surrounded the house of individuals suspected of having ties to the Lions Den group and requested they surrender, but a gunfight ensued.

Reports indicate that one of the deceased was the leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Nablus, and another was allegedly connected to the death of an Israeli soldier last October.

The Palestinian Health Ministry also reported that a 72-year-old individual was among the dead.

Dozens of those injured are believed to have suffered from tear gas used to try to disperse the crowd.

Hamas, the militant group which controls the Gaza Strip, said that “the resistance forces in the Gaza Strip are monitoring the actions of the Israeli forces and have stated that their patience is running out”. The ruling Palestinian Authority has released a statement expressing their disapproval of the raid.

Recent Fatalities in Jerusalem and The West Bank

In recent weeks, there have been reports of fatalities in Jerusalem and The West Bank.

Last month, nine people were reported to have died during a raid by forces in Jenin.

A few days later, seven people were reported to have died in an incident at the end of Friday prayers in east Jerusalem, which was the most fatal incident in Israel in recent years.