In a nighttime raid in Jericho in the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces killed two Palestinians, including a teenager, triggering a wave of tensions in the region.
In the night from Monday to Tuesday, a tragic incident occurred in the city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, as Israeli forces conducted an anti-terrorism operation in the Palestinian refugee camp of Aqabat Jaber. According to Palestinian authorities, Qusay Omar Suleiman Al-Walaji, only 16 years old, and Mohammed Ribhi Njoom, 25 years old, were killed after being hit by live fire from Israeli soldiers. The Palestinian Ministry of Health condemned this act, describing the incident as an unjustified aggression.
However, the Israeli military presented a different version of events. According to their statement, during their operation in the refugee camp, suspects opened fire on Israeli forces, forcing them to respond with live gunfire. This version of events raises questions about the nature of the operation and the exact circumstances of the exchange of fire.
Following this tragic incident, tension between Israel and the Palestinians has escalated, reigniting fears of an escalation of violence in the region. Palestinian leaders strongly condemned the actions of the Israeli forces and called for an international investigation to shed light on the circumstances of these deaths.
