- Israeli soldiers are reportedly carrying out a military operation in Jenin while armed, alleging that Palestinian militants had attacked Israelis in excess of 50 times this year.
- Hospitals are overflowing with injured patients after at least nine Palestinians were reported dead. Palestinians contend that Israeli military fail to defend themselves from Jewish settlers’ assaults while these incursions foment violence.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that the US will support Israel, but his conservative government is facing opposition and strained relations with the US over settlement growth.
- The operation started with multiple drones strikes and Israel has sent in ground forces. At least nine Palestinians have been killed in the fighting, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
- The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has its roots in nationalist movements that sought Middle Eastern dominance in the late 19th and ePalarly 20th centuries. The foundation of Israel in 1948 was made possible by the 1917 Balfour Declaration, which supported the notion of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
- The uprising has been sparked by the wars that have occurred after the displacement of Palestinians. The Palestinians want to create an independent state in a portion of historic Palestine, but internal politics, Israeli security, and sovereignty over the West Bank prevent them from doing this.
- A durable peace accord has been sought after despite attempts at peace negotiations. Israeli settlements in the West Bank, the status of Jerusalem, and the plight of Palestinian refugees are obstacles.
