12 Palestinians killed in West Bank since Tuesday, UN says

At least 12 Palestinians have been killed since Tuesday during Israel’s military offensive into the occupied West Bank, United Nations Human Rights office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said today according to Reuters.

“Our office has verified that at least 12 Palestinians have been killed and 40 injured by Israeli security forces since Tuesday, most of them reportedly unarmed,” he told a televised briefing.

“We are also concerned by repeated comments from some Israeli officials about plans to expand settlements further still and a fresh breach of international law. We recall again that the transfer by Israel of its own civilian population into territories it occupies also amounts to a war crime.”

The Israeli occupation army began its assault on Jenin and its refugee camp on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of ten Palestinians and injuries to over 40 others so far.

On Tuesday night, Israeli occupation forces deployed additional military reinforcements to Jenin and its camp.

Several military vehicles entered the city from the Jalameh checkpoint, while bulldozers destroyed streets near Ibn Sina Hospital, the entrance to Jenin Governmental Hospital, and the area around Al-Hosan roundabout at the camp’s entrance.

Additionally, an Israeli military force stationed itself in the Jabal Abu Thahir neighbourhood, accompanied by a bulldozer.

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