Israeli Forces Escalate Attacks in West Bank and Gaza, Fueling Palestinian Resistance

Palestinian armed resistance is re-emerging in the West Bank, particularly in the Nur Shams refugee camp, as young fighters take up arms against decades of Israeli occupation. These armed groups, composed of young men aged 17 to 35, focus on defense during Israeli military raids and attacking checkpoints and settlements. The ongoing war on Gaza by Israel has inspired more men to join the resistance. Despite Israeli forces' intensified raids and targeted assassinations, the fighters remain determined, using improvised explosive devices to deter the army from entering the camp. Popular support for armed resistance has grown, with slain fighters becoming symbols of resistance. The Palestinian Authority has pressured fighters to surrender their weapons, but many refuse, seeing armed resistance as the only solution to the occupation.