Tue Feb 04 12:10:09 UTC 2025: ## Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Shooting Attack
**Jenin, Occupied West Bank** – Two Israeli soldiers were killed and eight others wounded in a shooting attack at a security checkpoint near Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank on Tuesday. A Palestinian gunman, armed with an M-16 rifle, opened fire on soldiers at the Tayasir checkpoint before being shot dead, according to the Israeli army. The attack, which lasted several minutes, occurred amidst a period of heightened tensions in the region.
The incident follows a major Israeli military operation, dubbed “Iron Wall,” launched last month in the West Bank, specifically targeting Jenin, Tulkarem, and Tubas. This operation, which has lasted for several weeks, has resulted in at least 70 Palestinian deaths, including 10 children, one woman, and two elderly people, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has described the situation in Jenin refugee camp as “catastrophic,” with widespread destruction of buildings and displacement of residents. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned the ongoing violence and highlighted the severe shortages of vital supplies caused by the Israeli blockade of Jenin. The Israeli military has tightened its measures at checkpoints across the occupied West Bank, erecting hundreds of new barriers restricting Palestinian movement. The escalating violence has prompted international concern.
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