Israeli soldiers disguised as Palestinian women and medical personnel carried out an operation at the Ibn Sina Hospital in Jenin, in the West Bank, resulting in the death of three Palestinian militiamen.
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The raid, carried out on Tuesday, was carried out by undercover members of the Israel Defense Forces, some dressed in feminine Islamic clothing and others in white medical coats.
According to Israeli security sources, The target was a member of Hamas, accused of preparing an attack similar to that of October 7, and two associated with recent violent acts.
The West Bank Ministry of Health condemned the assault, urging the international community to intervene against these operations in health facilities. A hospital spokesperson confirmed there was no exchange of gunfire, suggesting a premeditated murder.
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The Israeli military defended the operation, claiming that the militants were using the hospital as a shelter. He identified one of the deceased as Mohammad Jalamneh, 27, a member of Hamas, and the other two as Ghazawi brothers, linked to Islamic Jihad. Hamas and the Jenin Brigade, which includes several armed groups, acknowledged the affiliation of the deceased.
The operation was described by Hamas as a “cowardly attack.” It was carried out in collaboration with the Shin Bet and the Israeli police. Medical staff at the hospital noted that this was not the first time that the Israeli army had carried out nighttime raids on Palestinian hospitals, but they highlighted the exceptionally planned and executed nature of this operation.
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Meanwhile, the situation in the Gaza Strip remains tense, with fighting ongoing and little progress in ceasefire negotiations.
The conflict, sparked by Hamas attacks in Israel, has resulted in significant casualties and considerable damage on both sides. Gaza's health system faces imminent collapse, exacerbated by the war and Israeli restrictions. Furthermore, the discovery of underground tunnels and weapons near hospitals has aggravated tensions and the humanitarian situation in the region.
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