JENIN: Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians in a large-scale operation on Monday (Jul 3) in the occupied West Bank that the army labelled an 'extensive counter-terrorism effort' involving air strikes and hundreds of troops. The raid launched under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right gov
JENIN: Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians in a large-scale operation on Monday in the occupied West Bank that the army labelled an"extensive counter-terrorism effort" involving air strikes and hundreds of troops.
Netanyahu said in a statement Israeli forces in"the nest of terrorists in Jenin" were"destroying command centres and seizing considerable weaponry".Army spokesman Daniel Hagari told reporters late Monday that Israeli troops did"not intend to stay in the camp", but"we are getting ready for the more severe situation" of prolonged fighting.
"In the last five years, this is the worst raid," nurse Qasem Benighader said, noting"many" patients with bullet wounds and injuries from explosives. "It is imperative to take all possible precautions to prevent the loss of civilian lives," a State Department spokesperson said. Army spokesman Richard Hecht said troops were after"specific targets", adding the operation had no defined timeline.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israeli forces strike West Bank city, Palestinians say one killedLocal residents said a missile fired from the air had hit a house and smoke was coming out of the wreckage. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Ridout Road parliamentary debate: Shanmugam, Balakrishnan explain why they rented bungalows, undertook major renovation worksSINGAPORE — Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam had decided to rent the black-and-white bungalow at 26 Ridout Road as he was putting his family home up for sale, he told Parliament on Monday (July 3), adding that he was not making money from the arrangement.
Read more »
Thai election winner and major ally reach agreement on House SpeakerBANGKOK: Thailand’s election winner Move Forward Party and the first-runner up Pheu Thai on Monday (Jul 3) agreed to nominate a senior member of their coalition as the next Speake
Read more »
West Indies' decline a long time coming, says BrathwaiteFormer West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite said the team had reached their lowest point after failing to qualify for the 50-overs World Cup for the first time, but signs of their decline have been evident for a while now.The two-times champions suffered a comprehensive seven-wicket defeat at the hands o
Read more »
China names Pan as new central bank party chief, sets stage for governor changePan is taking office at a time when President Xi is looking for ways to strengthen the economy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »