An Israeli soldier was killed, and others were injured in an ambush by Hamas militants in the city of Jenin, the West Bank.
according to a statement from a commander in the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas.
The ambush, which took place in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin, involved pre-planted explosive devices targeting Israeli military vehicles.
The commander explained that the explosives were strategically placed to thwart the Israeli forces after they conducted a sweep operation in the area.
When the Israeli vehicles advanced, the explosives detonated, resulting in casualties among the Israeli forces.
The Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that one Israeli soldier was killed and several others were injured.
Jenin, a city in the northern West Bank, has been a focal point of Israeli-Palestinian tensions and violence for years.
The city, particularly its refugee camp, is known as a stronghold of armed resistance groups, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Israeli military operations in Jenin are frequent, often targeting militants and weapons caches. However, these operations frequently lead to clashes, resulting in casualties on both sides.
Hamas, the governing authority in the Gaza Strip and a key player in the Palestinian resistance, frequently engages in armed confrontations with Israeli forces.
The Al-Qassam Brigades, its military wing, has been responsible for numerous attacks against Israeli targets, both in the West Bank and Israel.
This incident highlights the ongoing and escalating violence in the region, with both sides experiencing casualties. The attack also underscores the growing capabilities of militant groups in the West Bank, who continue to pose a significant challenge to Israeli security operations.
