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Three Palestinians were killed during clashes with Israeli settlers and security forces in the West Bank, where settlers attacked Palestinian villages, setting homes on fire and escalating violence in the region.
The war in Gaza and increased settler violence have led to a surge in mental health issues among Palestinians in the West Bank, with children particularly affected. The conflict has caused anxiety and depression, prompting a growing need for mental health care. Limited access to psychiatrists and therapists exacerbates the situation, while cultural stigmas about seeking help add to the challenge. The ongoing stress and trauma, compounded by delays at checkpoints and road closures, are taking a toll on the mental well-being of both adults and children in the region.
In the Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank, an IDF missile strike resulted in the deaths of six young individuals and injuries to seven others. The Israeli army initially blocked ambulances from reaching the scene and Border Police were reported to have assaulted the wounded. This incident is part of a series of violent incursions into the camp, which have become a frequent occurrence, leading to significant destruction and escalating tensions in the region.
Israeli forces conducted a 40-hour operation in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp near Tulkarm in the West Bank, resulting in the interrogation of hundreds of Palestinian residents. The raid, which is part of increased military activity in the area, led to injuries among both Israeli soldiers and Palestinians. This operation marks a significant military engagement in the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian groups.
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), in coordination with the Shin Bet and Border Police, conducted a 40-hour counter-terrorism operation in the West Bank's Nur Shams refugee camp, uncovering and destroying hundreds of explosive devices in a building that also housed a UNRWA kindergarten. The operation resulted in the arrest of 11 suspects, the discovery of booby-trapped buildings and vehicles, and the dismantling of two explosive laboratories. Two IDF reservists were injured during the mission, and in a separate incident, a soldier was seriously wounded. Additional arrests and confiscations of weaponry occurred across the West Bank.
Israeli officials are intensifying investigations into reports of digging noises heard by residents of Bat Hefer, a town near the West Bank, due to fears of a potential terror attack similar to a previous Hamas attack on October 7. Despite previous checks showing no evidence of tunneling, additional inspections are planned. The community is on edge, especially with recent violence in the region, including the killing of six Palestinians by Israeli forces and ongoing military efforts to neutralize Hamas' tunnel network in Gaza. The Israeli military has been actively combating the threat by flooding the tunnels with seawater, a process expected to take weeks.
The conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants continues with significant casualties and destruction. An Israeli was injured in a suspected car ramming in the West Bank, and the Israeli military has been targeting Hamas in Gaza, with the Hamas-run Health Ministry reporting a death toll of 21,672 and 56,165 wounded. Israel also conducted airstrikes in Lebanon and Syria in response to rocket fire, and in Syria, airstrikes targeted Iran-backed militias, killing six. The IDF has expanded its ground operation in southern Gaza, including a raid on a Hamas intelligence war room. International efforts for a ceasefire are underway, with the U.S. expected to send a mediator to Lebanon.