Israeli Forces Kill Five Militants in West Bank

In a significant escalation of violence, Israeli military operations in the occupied West Bank resulted in the deaths of five militants, including Mohammed Jaber, known as Abu Shujaa, a commander in the Islamic Jihad group. The military reported that these militants were killed during a shootout after hiding inside a mosque in Tulkarem. This operation follows a series of raids over the past two days that have reportedly left at least 14 Palestinians dead and many more injured, including civilians and children. The ongoing conflict has been exacerbated by the recent war in Gaza, initiated by the Hamas attack on October 7, which has led to heightened military actions in the West Bank. The Palestinian Authority has condemned the Israeli military's operations, warning of dire consequences, while calls for a ceasefire continue amidst the widespread violence. The situation remains tense as Israeli forces continue to target militant strongholds across the region.