Israeli Airstrike Escalates Tensions in Northern West Bank

An Israeli airstrike in the northern West Bank has killed a Palestinian militant and injured five others. The strike targeted the refugee camp of Nur Shams, a stronghold for Palestinian militants. This incident comes amidst an increase in violence in the West Bank following the Gaza war in October.

Israeli troops executed a targeted airstrike in the northern West Bank on Sunday, resulting in the death of a Palestinian militant and injuries to five others, according to Palestinian health officials.

The airstrike occurred in Nur Shams, a refugee camp frequently targeted by the Israeli military known for being a militant stronghold. The state-run Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that the attack involved three missiles fired by an Israeli drone that hit a residential building.

Islamic Jihad identified the deceased as Saeed al-Jaber, one of its local commanders. Al-Jaber had previously escaped a drone strike on June 20. The identities and conditions of the injured remain unclear, though health officials noted two were critically wounded.

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