Escalating Clashes: Israeli Military Kills Five Fighters in West Bank Mosque

Israeli troops killed five Palestinian fighters in a mosque in the West Bank city of Tulkarm during a major operation. The conflict saw a network outage, several deaths, and escalating violence with Palestinian factions responding. Israel accuses Iran of destabilizing efforts and vows to use all means necessary to combat threats.

Israeli troops killed five Palestinian fighters sheltering in a mosque in Tulkarm, West Bank, in a large-scale operation early Wednesday, involving hundreds of soldiers backed by helicopters, drones, and armored carriers. The raid on cities including Jenin and the Jordan Valley marks one of the most intense assaults in months.

A Reuters witness reported a network outage at Jawwal, a key telecommunications provider in the Palestinian territories. Palestinians' health authorities confirmed 12 fatalities from the Wednesday operations.

Israel cited one of the deceased fighters as Muhhamad Jabber, a leader in Nur Shams refugee camp, linked to Islamic Jihad. Statements from militant factions claimed successful ambushes and bomb detonations against Israeli forces. The West Bank's unrest has intensified since the Israeli-Hamas conflict began in Gaza 11 months ago, with Israel attributing the escalation to Iranian support for militants.