Hundreds of Israeli soldiers, backed by armoured vehicles, stormed the Palestinian town of Tubas in the West Bank, carrying out a massive military operation that has left residents in a state of fear and displacement. The biggest such deployment since the Gaza ceasefire came into effect last month, this raid has sparked widespread concern among Palestinians.
According to eyewitnesses, curfews were imposed on Tuesday night, roads were sealed off with earth barriers, and families were forced from their homes as Israeli forces took control of buildings. The military said they had launched a "counter-terrorism operation" that was expected to last several days.
Inflaming tensions, leaflets distributed by the Israeli military warned residents that the area had become a hub for terrorism, threatening to take action like in Jenin and Tulkarm if they didn't comply. These cities had seen massive military assaults earlier this year that resulted in widespread destruction and displaced tens of thousands of people.
Meanwhile, reports emerged from Gaza overnight of violence, including airstrikes near al-Bureij town, where six Hamas militants were allegedly killed by the Israeli military. However, there is no independent confirmation of these claims, which come amidst ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and militants trapped in tunnels.
The conflict escalated last October with a surprise raid into Israel that led to the current Gaza ceasefire. Since then, hundreds have been killed on both sides, including Dror Or, an Israeli hostage who was killed along with his wife. The remains of two hostages – one Israeli, one Thai – are still being held in Gaza.
The ongoing violence has left a trail of destruction and displacement, with nearly 70,000 Palestinians killed and 170,863 injured during the current conflict. As efforts to rebuild and govern Gaza continue, concerns remain about the future stability of the region.
The situation in the West Bank remains volatile, with Israeli troops or settlers responsible for the deaths of over 1,000 Palestinians since the start of the war in Gaza, according to the UN. Human rights groups have also criticized Israel's actions, saying they amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
In a bid to quell violence, the international community is pushing forward with a proposed plan to govern Gaza under a two-year renewable UN mandate. However, its implementation faces significant challenges.
According to eyewitnesses, curfews were imposed on Tuesday night, roads were sealed off with earth barriers, and families were forced from their homes as Israeli forces took control of buildings. The military said they had launched a "counter-terrorism operation" that was expected to last several days.
Inflaming tensions, leaflets distributed by the Israeli military warned residents that the area had become a hub for terrorism, threatening to take action like in Jenin and Tulkarm if they didn't comply. These cities had seen massive military assaults earlier this year that resulted in widespread destruction and displaced tens of thousands of people.
Meanwhile, reports emerged from Gaza overnight of violence, including airstrikes near al-Bureij town, where six Hamas militants were allegedly killed by the Israeli military. However, there is no independent confirmation of these claims, which come amidst ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and militants trapped in tunnels.
The conflict escalated last October with a surprise raid into Israel that led to the current Gaza ceasefire. Since then, hundreds have been killed on both sides, including Dror Or, an Israeli hostage who was killed along with his wife. The remains of two hostages – one Israeli, one Thai – are still being held in Gaza.
The ongoing violence has left a trail of destruction and displacement, with nearly 70,000 Palestinians killed and 170,863 injured during the current conflict. As efforts to rebuild and govern Gaza continue, concerns remain about the future stability of the region.
The situation in the West Bank remains volatile, with Israeli troops or settlers responsible for the deaths of over 1,000 Palestinians since the start of the war in Gaza, according to the UN. Human rights groups have also criticized Israel's actions, saying they amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
In a bid to quell violence, the international community is pushing forward with a proposed plan to govern Gaza under a two-year renewable UN mandate. However, its implementation faces significant challenges.
this just keeps getting worse what kinda operation is this like they're takin control of someones home without even givin notice 
they're talkin about terrorism but they're the ones doin all the terror here 
newsflash: settler violence isn't terrorism, it's a fact that needs to be acknowledged and addressed. we need more than just words from our leaders, we need action 
can someone pls get these people outta their homes? its not just about the west bank, its about the lives of ppl who are losin everythin
. All these innocent people gettin' caught up in the crossfire, losin' their homes and livelihoods... It's just too much 
... Like, we don't know the whole story here 
. We gotta keep an open mind and try to understand where these people are comin' from 
. But I guess that's just easier said than done 
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... It was like, "What's happenin' here?" And now it's been 23 years and things haven't changed much 
. We still got our Israeli friends and Palestinians who are just tryin' to live their lives without gettin' caught up in all this violence 
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. That's just how it is when you're dealin' with complex issues like this 
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. This Tubas raid is super scary for the residents, and I think it's unfair that they're being forced to leave their homes like this. It's like, shouldn't they be able to live their lives without all this drama? 
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. I mean, have they even tried talking to the locals first? Or are they just gonna barge in and hope for the best 
. It's like they're not taking into account the human cost of their actions at all.
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, but we need to see some real action on this 
the thought of hundreds of people being forced outta their homes and living in fear is like something outta a nightmare 
it's not like there are only two sides here, there are innocent ppl caught in the middle who just wanna live their lives without all this drama 
how do we even start to make things better? 
Threatening people's livelihoods over nothing just to avoid some perceived 'terrorism' is so messed up. And what about all the innocent civilians caught in the middle of this conflict? 
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i'm still bingin' the whole season 5 
... i don't know how u guys keep up with all the latest trends 
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️. I mean, what's the real deal with these "counter-terrorism operations" and how do we know it's not just a smokescreen for something more sinister? The fact that families were forced out of their homes and roads sealed off is just insane 
. We need to think about the human cost here and not just the politics 
. Is there a way forward where everyone can live in peace? I hope so 
i'm also really concerned about the lack of independent confirmation on those airstrikes in Gaza - what's really going down over there? 
. And what really gets me is those leaflets they're distributing, threatening residents with violence if they don't comply... that's just not right 
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we need some real peace talks & solutions here, not more violence & fear #JusticeForPalestine #EndTheConflict #PeaceNotWar
. i'm all for keeping people safe, but at what cost? and now they're threatening to take action like in jenin and tulkarm if ppl don't comply? that's just not right 
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