Israeli forces kill two Palestinians, raze three homes in West Bank
Israeli troops have raided and demolished three Palestinian homes in the West Bank city of Jenin after killing a member of the Hamas resistance movement and his comrade during overnight clashes there.
Israeli soldiers also attacked the Palestinians protesting the raid, wounding a number of them.
The demolitions came after Hamas member Ahmed Isma’il Muhammed Jarar and his comrade were killed during clashes with the regime forces late Wednesday. Two Israeli soldiers were also injured during the skirmishes, one of whom is reportedly in critical condition.
The homes destroyed by Israelis belonged to the relatives of the victims.
Tel Aviv claims the two victims were involved in last week’s drive-by shooting in which an Israeli rabbi was killed.
Rights groups warn against an escalating wave of “collective punishment” and restrictive measures against Palestinians, including mid-night home raids, arbitrary arrests and installation of roadblocks.
Israeli authorities issue punitive demolition orders for the homes of Palestinian families over allegations that their relatives were involved in attacks on Israelis.