West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli raid in Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israeli forces raided the Qalandiya refugee camp in the West Bank near Jerusalem, injuring 51 Palestinians and detaining dozens of residents, Al Jazeera English reported. The operation unfolded as military units moved through the densely populated camp, which sits on the northern edge of the occupied territory close to Israel's capital.
The raid is part of a broader pattern of intensified Israeli military operations across the West Bank in recent weeks. Settler violence has also surged simultaneously, creating a dual pressure on Palestinian communities throughout the region. The combination of military raids and attacks by Israeli settlers has driven tensions to elevated levels across occupied Palestinian territories.
