Escalation in West Bank: Israeli Forces Intensify Raids

Two Palestinians, including a pregnant woman, were killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank as Israel intensified raids targeting militants in the area. The situation remains tense with thousands displaced and multiple casualties reported. Israel views the West Bank as a front in its ongoing conflict with Iranian-backed groups.

In a troubling escalation of violence, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank, including a woman eight months into her pregnancy. The incident, which left her unborn child dead and critically injured her husband, occurred in Nur Shams, a historically significant refugee camp.

The Israeli military confirmed the deaths but announced that the matter is under investigation by their military police. In parallel, a 21-year-old Palestinian man also fell victim to Israeli forces in another raid, further exacerbating tensions in the region.

Israel has been conducting extensive military operations in the West Bank since January, targeting what they claim are militants with ties to Iranian-backed groups. The operations have led to numerous casualties and significant displacement, drawing widespread condemnation from Palestinians.

(With inputs from agencies.)