Seven Palestinians were killed during a massive Israeli military operation in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. The operation, conducted by Israeli forces on Tuesday (May 21), aimed to round up and search for suspected terrorists. This information comes from a report by the BBC, citing the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

According to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, the Israeli operation targeted several areas, including Jenin, under the pretext of eliminating terrorism. The raid involved attacks on multiple refugee camps and Palestinian homes. In addition to the seven fatalities, at least nine others were injured during the operation.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) justified the operation by stating that Jenin had become a stronghold for Palestinian armed groups. The IDF described the mission as a 'counter-terrorism' initiative launched on Tuesday morning. They claimed that one of the deceased had opened fire on them, prompting Israeli soldiers to return fire.

The incident has further escalated tensions in the region, highlighting the ongoing conflict and the severe impact on civilians in the West Bank.