Israeli Strikes in West Bank Escalate Amid Gaza Conflict

Israeli military strikes in the West Bank killed at least nine people, according to Palestinian health officials, amid rising clashes linked to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Thousands of Palestinians, including armed fighters and civilians, have been arrested or killed in the escalating conflict.

In a significant escalation, Israeli strikes in the West Bank have resulted in the deaths of at least nine people, as confirmed by Palestinian health authorities on Wednesday.

The clashes between the Israeli military and Palestinian groups have intensified since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Israel has increased its operations against militant factions, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which receive backing from Iran.

According to figures from the Palestinian Health Ministry, more than 637 Palestinians have been killed and thousands arrested in military raids. While many of the deceased are armed fighters, others include stone-throwing youths and uninvolved civilians.

(With inputs from agencies.)