Palestinian death toll in West Bank surges as Israel pursues militants following Hamas rampage

Violence has escalated in the West Bank as the Israeli military pursues Palestinian militants following the Hamas attack from Gaza. In the past two weeks, over 90 Palestinians have been killed in clashes with Israeli troops. This surge in violence puts pressure on the Palestinian Authority and threatens to open another front in the ongoing conflict. Israel has carried out airstrikes in the West Bank, an uncommon tactic in the region. Settler violence against Palestinians has also intensified since the Hamas attack, leading to the displacement of hundreds of Palestinians.

Oct 22, 2023 - 21:30
Palestinian death toll in West Bank surges as Israel pursues militants following Hamas rampage
Violence has escalated in the West Bank as the Israeli military pursues Palestinian militants following the Hamas attack from Gaza. In the past two weeks, over 90 Palestinians have been killed in clashes with Israeli troops. This surge in violence puts pressure on the Palestinian Authority and threatens to open another front in the ongoing conflict. Israel has carried out airstrikes in the West Bank, an uncommon tactic in the region. Settler violence against Palestinians has also intensified since the Hamas attack, leading to the displacement of hundreds of Palestinians.