🚨 A Palestinian man was killed during an Israeli military operation in Nablus late Monday, sparking renewed concerns over violence in the occupied West Bank. The incident, described by Palestinian sources as a 'targeted raid,' saw heavy gunfire and explosions rock the city’s eastern neighborhoods.
The Raid Unfolds
Israeli forces surrounded a building on Amman Street, deploying shoulder-fired projectiles that ignited an apartment where Abdel-Raouf Shatyeh—a man sought by Israel for 18 months over alleged ties to a deadly 2024 attack—was located. 🔥 Local witnesses reported intense clashes before Shatyeh’s death was confirmed.
Humanitarian Concerns
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) accused Israeli troops of blocking medics from reaching the scene, leaving Shatyeh’s fate unclear for hours. Meanwhile, widespread arrests swept through Nablus, deepening tensions in a region already grappling with daily raids labeled by Israel as 'counterterrorism operations.'
Voices from Both Sides
While the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated an 'exchange of fire' occurred during the mission, Palestinian leaders condemned the escalation. 📢 This comes amid a surge in West Bank violence this year, with over 150 Palestinians and 20 Israelis killed since January 2025.
