Israeli occupation forces targeted Palestinian homes in Rafah and Jabalia, resulting in the deaths of several innocent civilians and leaving many others injured. The violence continued as airstrikes hit the town of Abasan in Khan Younis, escalating tensions in the region.
Israeli forces attack shelter centers in Jabalia camp, Gaza. pic.twitter.com/fXfRKCW2i3
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The aggression unfolded as two martyrs were killed in Rafah after Israeli airstrikes demolished a Palestinian home. Central and northern Rafah were also bombarded by the occupation’s artillery, causing further devastation and loss of life. Palestinian sources in Gaza reported multiple injuries after Emirati Hospital in Rafah was targeted by Israeli warplanes.
BREAKING | West Bank: 5 injured and 1 killed after 2 Israeli airstrikes in Jenin pic.twitter.com/QQjmEQsuMj
— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) May 17, 2024
Meanwhile, in the West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the arrival of one martyr and five injured civilians at Jenin Hospital, with three more injuries treated at Ibn Sina Hospital.
Last night, Israeli forces arrested 13-year-old Yamen Daoud from the West Bank’s Qalqilya to pressure his family into handing over his brother, Tariq. pic.twitter.com/Ev2mg2IIRk
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The violence spread to the Jenin refugee camp, resulting in the martyrdom of a leader in the Al-Quds Brigades, Islam Khamaisa.
Last night, a Palestinian was killed and others were injured by Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp. pic.twitter.com/vvj281pc0P
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Violent confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli occupation forces erupted in the village of Bazaya in Nablus, where Resistance fighters targeted the IOF with homemade bombs.
Source: Al-Manar English Website and Palestinian media