Israeli soldiers take up position during an army operation in Tulkarem, in the north of the occupied West Bank, Aug. 29, 2024. (Credit: AFP)
Since the start of the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, every act coming from the occupied territories has been a spark that raises questions about opening a potential third front. This prospect has been encouraged since October 2023 by Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, who have been calling for solidarity between the Palestinian territories. Nowhere has this scenario seemed more credible than in recent days. Late on Tuesday night, the Israeli army launched a series of air and ground raids on Jenin, Tulkarm and Tubas, mobilizing over a thousand soldiers. The three towns and their refugee camps were besieged by armored vehicles, helicopters and combat drones, while Tel Aviv spoke of a “counter-terrorism operation.” As the raids continued, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported on Thursday evening that 18 people were killed, including...
Since the start of the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, every act coming from the occupied territories has been a spark that raises questions about opening a potential third front. This prospect has been encouraged since October 2023 by Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, who have been calling for solidarity between the Palestinian territories. Nowhere has this scenario seemed more credible than in recent days. Late on Tuesday night, the Israeli army launched a series of air and ground raids on Jenin, Tulkarm and Tubas, mobilizing over a thousand soldiers. The three towns and their refugee camps were besieged by armored vehicles, helicopters and combat drones, while Tel Aviv spoke of a “counter-terrorism operation.” As the raids continued, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported on Thursday evening that 18 people were killed,...
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