Summary
An Israeli airstrike in the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarm killed at least 18 people, including civilians, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The strike targeted a cafe in the Tulkarm refugee camp, which was crowded with civilians at the time, and was part of a broader escalation of violence in the region following the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.
This airstrike represents a significant intensification of Israeli military operations in the West Bank, where more than 700 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since the outbreak of conflict following Hamas’s attack. The Israeli military stated that the operation was aimed at eliminating key Hamas figures, including the head of Hamas in Tulkarm, Zahi Yaser Abd al-Razeq Oufi, who was accused of attempting a car bombing and supplying weapons. Local witnesses described the aftermath of the strike, noting that many victims included children and elderly individuals. The ongoing violence in Tulkarm and other areas reflects a broader trend of escalating tensions and military actions in response to perceived threats from militant groups, amidst a backdrop of a larger conflict involving Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
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