Tuesday, 25 July 2024, Three Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli military in
the latest clash between Israel and Palestine in Nablus, the northern city of the
occupied West Bank.
According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, 3 Palestinians were killed by Israeli
gunfire in Nablus on July 25, 2024. The incident took place in the northern occupied
West Bank.
The health ministry of Palestine has identified all three dead Palestinians in the
Israeli firings. Muhammad Fouad Atta al-Bayed, a 17-year-old boy, was shot in the
head. The other two, Fawzi Hani Makhalfeh and Mohammed Mukheimar died when
Israeli troops shot their car.
Palestinian media reported that the killings of the Palestinians were the result of an
ambush that occurred after Israeli troops were allegedly attacked by the Palestinians
near a Jewish settlement overlooking Nablus.
In addition to it, A Military Vehicle was shown blocking the entrance of any sort to the
site of the incident including the ambulance in Palestine TV’s footage of the incident.
The soldiers were shown inspecting the site.
Furthermore, Israel’s Defence minister and army too confirmed the killing of 3
Palestinians by Israeli military personnel.
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant took to Twitter and congratulated the army and
confirmed the incident location. “The incident had taken place at Mount Gerizim, a
Samaritan community overlooking Nablus”, Israel’s Defence Minister.
The Israeli army made a statement that during the patrolling by Israel’s military, 3
“armed terrorists” opened fire on their soldiers from a vehicle. The troops responded,
and they in return opened fire in order to neutralize the attackers.
The incident occurred in Nablus, which is the territory’s commercial capital. The
Israeli military recently stepped up their raids in the West Bank, especially in the city
of Nablus.
It is also being confirmed by the Israeli Army that they confiscated three M-16 rifles
and other equipment from the car during the scrutiny.
An eyewitness told Anadolu, This Israel and Palestine clash has caused a major
destruction of the infrastructure, as the main street of the camp is destroyed. Many
cars have also been destroyed in the incident. The eyewitness later added, After the
destruction, the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the camp was seen.
Series of Violence between Israel and Palestine in conflicted area of West Bank.
The volatile West Bank occupied by Israel since the Six-day War of 1967 has seen a
rise in violence between Palestinians and Israelis. There have been frequent
shooting attacks by local armed Palestinian groups against Israelis and Israeli
military raids that have become increasingly deadly.
Additionally, from past several months, the Palestinian communities have faced a series of violence against them by the Israeli settlers promoted by the Israeli government.
The West Bank, has a population of almost 3 million Palestinians and around 490,000 Israelis who reside in settlements that are deemed illegal under international
law. Palestinians hope to establish their state in the area.
The recent surge in violence has resulted in a high death toll among Palestinians,
including many affiliated with militant groups, and Israelis. This year, nearly 150
Palestinians have been killed by Israelis while 25 people have been killed in
Palestinian attacks.
The intense clashes are leading to constant attacks, setting villages on fire, and
deadly shootings leading to a hostile environment.
The situation has worsened under the far-right government of Benjamin Netanyahu.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has declined to hold talks with the Palestinian leadership,
aimed to extend the number of illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank, and
promoted a more forceful approach to Palestinian attacks.
