Gaza, West Bank under siege amidst escalating violence

GAZA CITY: Israeli military operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank intensified on Wednesday, leading to several deaths and further straining the humanitarian conditions in what is arguably the world’s biggest open-air prison.

At least 42 Palestinians were killed by Israel atrocities in Gaza alone in latest escalation, with a further 107 injured, according to local health authorities. Among the dead were six Palestinians who sought refuge in a school. They are now buried under rubble following a strike on the building

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The total number of Palestinians brutally killed by Israelis in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict in October last year has now reached 40,861.

The violence has now extended to the occupied West Bank, too, where Israeli military siege has been ongoing for the past eight days. The Israeli Defense forces (IDF) imposed a siege on Jenin. This halted the delivery of essential supplies, including water and food.

The Governor of Jenin confirmed the Israeli blockade and its impact on the local populace.

Since August 28, at least 33 Palestinians have been killed in the occupied West Bank, with 130 injured. The situation exacerbated tensions in the region, contributing to widespread unrest and even protests.

Meanwhile, within Israel, protests against Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued. Israelis protested against the ongoing negotiations with Hamas regarding prisoner exchange.

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The demonstrators gathered outside the homes of various Israeli minsters, demanding action instead of negotiations with Hamas.