Escalating Tensions: Israeli Raids and Palestinian Casualties

Israeli forces raided Balata refugee camp, destroying Fatah headquarters. Recent raids in the West Bank, particularly in Jenin, resulted in multiple Palestinian casualties. Jewish settlers also attacked a Palestinian village near Nablus. The ongoing violence reflects the volatile situation in the region as Israel anticipates potential attacks from Iran and proxies.

Israeli forces raided the Balata refugee camp near Nablus on Wednesday, demolishing the local headquarters of the Fatah faction, according to Palestinian authorities. This action is part of continued security sweeps in the occupied West Bank amidst rising tensions.

The raid follows a deadly day on Tuesday, where clashes in Jenin resulted in at least 11 Palestinian deaths. Four of those killed were identified by the Islamic Jihad as members of their armed wing. Additionally, another member was reported killed in Tubas early Wednesday morning.

Overnight, groups of Jewish settlers reportedly attacked a Palestinian village near Nablus, causing property damage but no casualties. The Israeli military's persistent operations in the West Bank, which began after the Gaza war in October, have led to thousands of arrests and frequent skirmishes with militant groups. The Palestinian health ministry reports 620 deaths in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since the war began.

(With inputs from agencies.)