The Israeli military announced that it has conducted a significant operation in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the killing of five militants, including a prominent local commander. The commander, Mohammed Jaber, also known as Abu Shujaa, was affiliated with the Islamic Jihad militant group in the Nur Shams refugee camp. Abu Shujaa was reportedly involved in multiple attacks on Israelis and was planning more actions. He and four other militants were killed in a clash with Israeli forces after seeking refuge in a mosque.
Abu Shujaa was previously reported dead earlier this year, but he surprised many by appearing at the funeral of other militants, where he was celebrated by a cheering crowd. During the operation in the West Bank city of Tulkarem, another militant was apprehended, and a member of Israel’s Border Police sustained minor injuries.
In response to the escalating violence in the West Bank following Hamas’ attack from Gaza on October 7, Israel conducted a widespread operation resulting in multiple casualties. Hamas reported that 10 of its fighters were killed in various locations, while the Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed an 11th casualty without specifying whether the individual was a combatant or a civilian.
The conflict in the region continues to intensify, with both Israeli and Palestinian forces engaging in military operations.
