Israeli airstrike targets vehicle in Jenin, injuring civilians

On November 30, 2024, Israeli forces conducted an airstrike on a Palestinian vehicle in the village of Seir, located south of Jenin. The attack reportedly targeted several young men who were in the vehicle, leading to the emergence of thick smoke at the scene. Following the bombing, Israeli military vehicles surrounded the area from the Dotan checkpoint to impose a blockade, preventing emergency crews from accessing the site. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Jenin confirmed that they were alerted to the bombing but were not permitted to reach the injured. An Israeli army spokesperson stated that the airstrike was aimed at 'armed elements' in the Jenin area and claimed the militants had been under surveillance for a period of time. Concurrently, in Tulkarm, a 15-year-old boy was injured by Israeli gunfire during a military raid on the same day. Reports indicate that his injuries were moderate. This incident is part of an increase in Israeli military activities in occupied territories, where raids and clashes have resulted in numerous casualties among Palestinian civilians. The Red Crescent also reported additional injuries in Nablus during clashes with Israeli forces amid a broader pattern of increasing violence in the West Bank, with settlements allegedly involved in acts of aggression against Palestinian communities. This ongoing escalation has led to significant deaths and injuries, with official figures indicating that since the start of escalating violence, there have been 797 Palestinian deaths and approximately 6,600 injuries in the region. This reflects the growing humanitarian crisis and tensions between Israeli forces and Palesting populations, raising concerns among human rights organizations about the impact on civilian lives amid the ongoing conflict.