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Despite the recognition of Palestinian statehood by some countries, Gazans continue to suffer from intense Israeli military operations, with ongoing violence, hospital shortages, and displacement, highlighting that diplomatic gestures have yet to bring relief to the affected population.
The White House cautioned against an Israeli military operation in Gaza's Rafah, emphasizing the need to protect Palestinian refugees residing there. While expressing support for Israel's efforts to combat Hamas, the US stressed the importance of safeguarding civilian lives and urged Israel to present a credible plan for protecting refugees in order to secure US support. The warning comes amid international condemnation and follows the IDF's rescue of hostages from Rafah, where Hamas maintains military capabilities.
A 14-year-old Palestinian teenager named Faris Abu Samra was shot and killed during clashes with Israeli troops in the West Bank city of Qalqilya. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that they were responding to Palestinian rioters who were throwing stones and Molotov cocktails, and that the incident is under investigation. Tensions have been high in the West Bank due to a series of deadly Palestinian attacks, and the IDF has been conducting nightly raids. Since the beginning of the year, 160 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank, including both involved and uninvolved individuals.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is set to make a rare visit to the city of Jenin and its refugee camp, following a large-scale Israeli military operation. Abbas will meet with local residents and officials to receive a briefing on rebuilding efforts. This visit comes amid criticism of the PA's security forces for failing to protect Palestinians during the operation and reports of losing control to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The PA's crackdown on these groups has raised concerns about the upcoming meeting of Palestinian faction leaders in Cairo.
Thousands of Palestinians mourned the deaths of 12 people killed in Israel's largest military operation in the occupied West Bank in over 20 years. The incursion into the Jenin refugee camp caused extensive damage and resulted in the deaths of 16 to 23-year-olds, with scores more injured. Israel claimed it was targeting Palestinian terrorists, while Palestinian officials expressed anger towards senior officials for their response to the incursion. The United Nations expressed deep concern over the violence, and UNICEF reported that at least three children lost their lives in Jenin. The IDF also conducted strikes in the Gaza Strip in response to rockets launched towards Israeli territory.