Israel says it is preparing a major military operation in the West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in a confrontation that began when armed settlers entered a Palestinian village with military support, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- Four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in the confrontation.
- The incident began after armed settlers entered a Palestinian village with support from the Israeli military.
- Residents say fighting broke out over an Israeli settler's weapon before the military opened fire.
- Dozens more were reported wounded in ensuing settler attacks on neighbouring Palestinian towns.
- Israel has said it is preparing a major military operation in the West Bank.
Israel has said it is preparing a major military operation in the West Bank following a deadly confrontation that left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead, according to the Guardian.
The violence began after armed settlers entered a Palestinian village with support from the Israeli military. According to residents, a scuffle broke out over an Israeli settler’s weapon, after which the military opened fire.
Several people were seriously injured at the scene during the confrontation, the Guardian reported.
In the aftermath, dozens more people were reported wounded in ensuing settler attacks on neighbouring Palestinian towns.
Israel described its planned response as an ‘extensive’ military operation in the West Bank, though further details of the operation were not provided in the initial reporting.
Why it matters
The killings and the planned military operation mark a significant escalation of tensions in the occupied West Bank, where confrontations between settlers, Palestinians and the Israeli military have grown increasingly deadly. A major operation could further inflame the region and affect the safety of civilians on both sides.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the West Bank confrontation?
According to the Guardian, four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed, with several more seriously injured at the scene.
How did the confrontation begin?
The Guardian reports it began after armed settlers entered a Palestinian village with support from the Israeli military. Residents say a scuffle broke out over an Israeli settler's weapon and the military then opened fire.
What is Israel planning in response?
Israel has said it is preparing a major, 'extensive' military operation in the West Bank.
Timeline
- Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack
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