Two Israeli soldiers lost their lives and eight others sustained injuries when a gunman opened fire on troops in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, resulting in a firefight that ended with the assailant being shot dead by Israeli forces, according to military reports.
Among the injured, two soldiers are reported to be in serious condition, while the remaining six suffered minor injuries. The incident occurred at a checkpoint near Tayasir in the Jordan Valley during a time of heightened tensions in the West Bank, with significant Israeli military operations ongoing in the cities of Jenin and Tulkarm, alongside smaller raids in various areas.
Israeli media outlet Ynet indicated that the assailant, armed with an M-16 automatic rifle, opened fire at close range on a soldier exiting a fortified bunker, which led to a gunfight lasting several minutes. This event marks the latest escalation in violence throughout the West Bank since the onset of the Gaza conflict in 2023.
Israeli forces have been conducting extensive operations, resulting in the arrest of thousands of Palestinians and the deaths of hundreds, including both armed militants and innocent civilians. Additionally, numerous Israelis have been killed in attacks carried out by Palestinians in the West Bank and Israel.
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