Tue Jan 21 13:14:30 UTC 2025: ## Israeli Raid in Jenin Kills Six, Reignites Tensions
**Jenin, West Bank (January 21, 2025)** – A large-scale Israeli military operation in Jenin refugee camp, dubbed “Iron Wall,” has resulted in the deaths of six Palestinians, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The operation, launched Tuesday, was described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an effort to “eradicate terrorism” in the area and part of a wider strategy to counter Iranian influence in the region.
The Israeli military and Shin Bet security agency stated that the operation, conducted jointly with the Border Police, targeted Palestinian militant groups. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported treating seven people injured by live ammunition, claiming Israeli forces hampered their access to the affected areas. Jenin governor Kamal Abu al-Rub described the operation as an “invasion” of the camp, citing the presence of Apache helicopters and numerous military vehicles.
The raid comes just days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli government accuses Iran of supplying weapons and funds to militant groups in the West Bank, a claim Iran has not yet responded to publicly. A Palestinian security forces spokesperson, Anwar Rajab, alleged that Israeli forces fired upon civilians and security personnel, resulting in multiple injuries and one critical case. An AFP journalist noted that Palestinian security forces, who had been conducting their own operation in the area, withdrew from some positions before the arrival of Israeli troops. The incident has significantly heightened tensions in the region.
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