Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in West Bank’s Jenin
Summary
The Israeli army carried out an air strike in the West Bank city of Jenin, killing three Palestinians, including one described by Israel as a Hamas operative. The strike raised tensions, with Palestinian groups condemning the attack and Israel stating it targeted individuals involved in terrorism.Key Facts
- The Israeli military killed three Palestinians in Jenin during an air strike.
- Israel said one person killed was a Hamas operative, and two were his accomplices.
- Palestinian Islamic Jihad said one of those killed was a senior member of its armed wing.
- The strike targeted a car, according to an Israeli military spokesperson.
- Palestinian medical teams were briefly detained and prevented from treating the wounded.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called the strike a success and Israel’s Defence Minister said the Jenin camp was now permanently occupied by Israeli forces.
- Hamas condemned the strike and called on the international community to stop what it called Israeli crimes.
- This was the first Israeli air strike in the West Bank since February 2025, amid ongoing violence in the region.
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