Israeli Military Kills Five Militants in Tulkarem

The Israeli military has intensified its operations in the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of 16 people, predominantly militants, over the past few days, marking its most lethal campaign in the region in over two decades. Key among those killed was Mohammed Jaber, a local commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, who was involved in numerous attacks against Israelis. The military justified the raids as counterterrorism efforts, citing a significant rise in attacks against Israelis, while Palestinians view these actions as an extension of the ongoing conflict linked to the war in Gaza. The escalating violence has drawn international criticism, with calls for a ceasefire from the UN and regional leaders. Concurrently, a temporary truce has been established in Gaza to facilitate polio vaccinations for children amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The situation remains tense, with fears of a broader escalation of violence in the West Bank.