Israeli army raids several areas in West Bank amid tension

By Anadolu staff

RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA) - Israeli forces raided several areas in the West Bank early Tuesday amid rising tensions in the occupied territory.

Army forces moved into the town of Illar north of Tulkarm amid clashes between Palestinian fighters and Israeli soldiers, Al-Aqsa TV reported.

A joint statement by two Palestinian armed groups – the Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and Al-Quds Brigades – said they trapped Israeli forces in Shuweika district in Tulkarm, inflicting casualties.

There was no comment yet from the Israeli army on the claim.

Tension has been running high across the West Bank amid a massive Israeli bombardment campaign on the blockaded Gaza Strip.

At least 122 Palestinians have been killed and 1,680 others detained by the Israeli army since Oct. 7, according to Palestinian figures.

The Israeli army has widened its air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip, which has been under relentless airstrikes since a cross-border attack by Hamas on Oct. 7.

More than 9,800 people have been killed in the Gaza conflict, including 8,306 Palestinians and more than 1,538 Israelis.