Death toll rises in Israel attack on Jenin
In a written statement issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, it was stated that another Palestinian who was shot in the head by Israeli forces in Jenin was killed.
While the number of Palestinians who lost their lives in the air and ground attacks by Israeli forces that continued for 2 days rose to 11, almost 100 people were injured, 20 of them seriously. The Health Ministry had previously announced the death toll at 10.
NETANYAHU GOES TO MILITARY BASE NEAR CENN
Separately, according to a written statement from the Israeli government press office, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant went to a military base near Jenin and met with military officials.
It was noted that military officials briefed Netanyahu “about the situation in Jenin, the activities of the army and the reinforcement of the troops ahead.”
The Israeli prime minister, whose views were included in the statement, said: “Until the root of terrorism is eradicated, the operation will continue as long as necessary. We will not allow Jenin to become a haven of terror.” he used the phrase. Photos of Netanyahu flying a helicopter over Jenin were also shared.
STATEMENT BY THE PALESTINIAN PRIME MINISTER
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtiyya, in a written statement, reacted to Israel’s attacks on Palestinians in Jenin since yesterday.
Istiyya said: “We say this to those who say that Israel has the right to defend itself: the Israeli army is an occupying army occupying the refugee camp and killing innocent people by detaining them, and Palestinian land has been occupied.” he used the phrases.
Pointing to attacks by Israeli forces in the West Bank, Ishtiyya said: “The Palestinians have the right to defend themselves.” he expressed his support for the Palestinians.
CALL OF THE ARAB UNION TO ISRAEL
The Council of the Arab League held an extraordinary meeting at the level of permanent representatives at its headquarters in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, to discuss Israel’s attacks on the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
In the final declaration of the meeting, the Arab countries were required to act immediately and establish contacts with the Security Council of the United Nations Organization (UN), its members and other international actors on the issue and give joint messages of high level.
In the statement calling for Israel to stop its attacks on the Palestinian people, provide international protection to the Palestinians and implement international resolutions on this issue, the UN General Assembly will be called upon to hold a meeting to stop the Israeli aggression if the The UN does not fulfill its responsibilities in the maintenance of international peace and security.
In the statement, the International Criminal Court (ICC) was also called upon to fulfill its responsibilities and “conduct a judicial investigation into the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by Israel against the defenseless Palestinian people.”
In the declaration, which endorses the measures taken by the Palestinian Authority to combat the Israeli attacks, it also calls on the international community to establish a practical and effective mechanism for the protection of the Palestinian people.
In the statement, it was stated that Israel’s violations against holy sites belonging to Muslims and Christians were rejected, Palestinian sovereignty over Jerusalem and holy values were emphasized, and Masjid al-Aqsa must be protected.
SAUDI ARABIA CONDEMNS ISRAEL
In a written statement made by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel reacted to the escalation of tensions in the Palestinian territories.
Condemning the attacks on Jenin in which innocent civilians were killed and injured, the statement warned of the consequences of dangerous violations by Israeli forces.
The statement also conveyed its condolences to the Palestinian people and government for the Palestinians who lost their lives, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In attacks carried out by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, 11 Palestinians were killed and 120 Palestinians were injured, 20 of them seriously.
Following the extraordinary meeting held on Monday, under the leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority announced that it had decided to cut all communications and talks with the Israeli side and stop security coordination, in response to the attack in Jenin.
John Kirby, coordinator of strategic communications for the White House National Security Council, said yesterday in a statement that they “support Israel’s security and its right to defend the Israeli people.”
The raids and airstrikes launched by Israeli forces on the city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp continue into their second day. (AA)