Two Palestinians killed during Israeli military operation in Nablus

In the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, Israel launched a large-scale military operation, resulting in the deaths of two Palestinians on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The operation, classified as a counterterrorism effort, involved Israeli troops opening fire as they reportedly attempted to contain a situation involving a soldier’s weapon being targeted by the Palestinians. The deceased were identified by the Palestinian health ministry as Nidal Amira, 40, and Khaled Amira, 35, although it remains unclear if they were related. The Israeli military sustained injuries, with one soldier moderately wounded and three others lightly hurt. The operation started early in the morning, with the deployment of dozens of military vehicles into the historic center of Nablus shortly after midnight. Residents reported that a curfew had been announced a day prior. Local youths confronted the Israeli armoured vehicles, burning tyres and throwing stones in protest of the military presence. Meanwhile, medics faced obstruction in their efforts, as ambulances were reportedly blocked from entering the area, adding to the chaos surrounding the raid. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society provided updates on the injuries sustained during the operation, reporting at least seven individuals affected by bullet shrapnel and physical assaults, in addition to numerous instances of tear gas inhalation among civilians. This raid forms part of a broader wave of violence that has spiked in the West Bank coinciding with the ongoing conflict that escalated following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel. Since that time, the Palestinian Authority has reported over 938 fatalities among Palestinians due to clashes with Israeli forces, with the death toll including militants and civilians. In contrast, the Israeli government acknowledges the fatalities of 35 individuals, including soldiers, in various engagements during the same period. Nablus has experienced repeated military operations over the years, notably during the second Palestinian intifada and more recently in 2022 and 2023. The historical tension in this region, coupled with the recent surge in hostilities, amplifies the complexity of the situation as neither side shows signs of de-escalation. Each raid and subsequent clash only serves to deepen animosities, as both Israeli and Palestinian sides grapple with the repercussions of ongoing violence and the haunting specter of conflict permeates daily life for everyone involved in the West Bank.