Smoke rises to the sky after explosion in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Gaza City, May 21 (RHC)-- Deadly Israeli raids continue in the occupied West Bank. At least seven Palestinians were killed on Tuesday after Israeli soldiers stormed the city of Jenin early in the morning.
Reports say that among the victims were a teacher and a doctor, who were on their way to work, and at least one young student, who was shot while riding his bicycle to school. About a dozen others have been reported injured, including a journalist.
In response, schools in Jenin have been evacuated. Israeli forces also made 15 arrests across Ramallah, Nablus and Tubas, as well as in occupied East Jerusalem.
Israel has detained over 8,800 Palestinians since October 7th.