Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:22pm on 21 Jan 2025,Tuesday International
Israeli forces launched a major operation in Jenin, West Bank, killing 8 Palestinians and injuring 35. Dubbed "Iron Wall," the operation targeted armed groups, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aiming to "defeat terrorism." The raid followed drone strikes and involved heavy ground forces. Palestinian health officials reported medical staff among the wounded. Hamas called for retaliatory attacks. The operation coincides with rising violence in the West Bank since the October 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. Palestinian officials condemned settler violence amid US policy reversals under President Trump. Israel asserts the raids aim to dismantle militant infrastructure and secure the region.
