Escalating Israeli Raids Intensify West Bank Tensions Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

Israeli army operations in the West Bank and east Jerusalem have intensified, with raids taking place in various Palestinian territories. Since October 7, at least 220 Palestinians have been killed, over 2,500 wounded, and 2,800 detained by the Israeli army. The focus of these incursions has been on Palestinian refugee camps, which are considered hotspots for armed groups. The raids have weakened the Palestinian Authority (PA) and made them unable to perform their duties, leading to increased tensions in the region. Settler attacks against Palestinians have also increased, with calls to arm settlers, and the US Secretary of State has called on Israel to take urgent action to stop settler violence.