Israeli forces killed 2-year-old Palestinian girl in West Bank raid
Another Palestinian injuries died after being shot by Israeli forces in a separate incident at Balata refugee camp.
According to health officials, the Israeli army shot and killed a two -year -old Palestinian girl, as they conduct a massive military raids in the West Bank.
In a statement, the Palestinian Health Ministry said that Lela al-Khatib died of “critical wounds”, which took place on Saturday after being shot in the head by the martyrs of the martyrs of Jenin in the Northern-occupied West Bank after being shot in the head by the Israeli forces in the triangle area of the martyrs. Was.
The media report said that the girl’s pregnant mother was also lightly injured in the attack.
The Israeli army said that she was investigating the incident and after receiving intelligence on the presence of Palestinian fighters, its soldiers set fire to a building.
The Israeli army has conducted several raids and infiltration in Genin in recent years, which has long been seen as a symbol of Palestinian resistance. Its latest operation began a day after a ceasefire was effective in Gaza Strip, where a few 15 months of Israeli attacks have killed more than 47,000 Palestinians.
Separate, Palestinian news agency Wafa on Saturday said that 42 -year -old Ahmed Mahmood Hashsh also died of his wounds on Saturday, who was shot by Israeli forces during a raid at Balata refugee camp at Central West Bank. Was.
According to the Ministry of Health, the ongoing military operations in the refugee camp of Genin and nearby have killed at least 14 Palestinians. Dozens of injured have been injured, while thousands have been forced from their homes.
Before the latest Israeli attacks begin on Monday, the Palestinian Authority’s Security Force, which practice limited self-governance in Israeli-occupied West Bank, has a week-long operation to resume control in Genin carry through.
In addition to the loss of life, the Israeli army raids have caused widespread destruction, including bulldozing of major roads and demolition of houses.
Breaking the silence, a group of former Israeli soldiers called for the end of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Eastern Jerusalem and the Gaza strip, last week that Jenin had faced “gazfide” by the Israeli army, ” Complete and destruction of infrastructure with air strikes ”.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the purpose of the operation is to eradicate “terrorism”.
