Gaza Genocide06 April, 20261 min read
West Bank Violence Surges As 'Iron Wall' Operation Expels 30,000 Palestinians
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Israeli forces and settlers raid Jenin-area villages, demolish homes, and detain residents. Home demolitions in the West Bank are ongoing, including Jenin-area and Bethlehem.
Rising Toll and Displacement
The West Bank has witnessed an alarming surge in Israeli military operations and settler violence. The UN described unlawful and deliberate destruction, documenting approximately 30,000 people forcibly displaced since the Iron Wall operation began. More than 500,000 Israeli settlers now live in West Bank settlements deemed illegal by the UN.
Operation Iron Wall
The Iron Wall operation has centered on targeted killings alongside widespread destruction. Government sources describe balancing demolition as reciprocal enforcement under the Expulsion Law. Palestinian Justice Minister Qadri Abu Bakr condemned this as collective retaliation and blackmail.
Settler Violence and Annexation
Settler violence has escalated dramatically, with hundreds of attacks documented. Thousands of workers are prevented from reaching jobs due to road blockades and closures. The Red Cross issued a rare warning of a looming humanitarian catastrophe.