Israeli military reports that five militants were killed while hiding in a mosque

The Israeli military launched a major operation in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the deaths of at least five militants, including a local commander. This operation raised international concern, especially as Israel continues its assault on the Gaza Strip and faces a standoff with Iran. Palestinian health officials reported 11 deaths while Hamas claimed 10 of its fighters were killed. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz’s comments about implementing similar measures in the West Bank as in Gaza caused alarm on the international stage. The European Union’s high representative for foreign affairs, Josep Borrell, warned against escalating tensions in the region. Israeli authorities identified one of the militants killed as the head of a terrorist network in Nur Shams, linking him to various attacks, including the killing of an Israeli man in June. This operation in the West Bank, following raids in other cities, appears to be the largest Israeli military action in the region since the Second Intifada. Iran has warned of retaliation following assassinations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, adding to the already high tensions in the region.

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