In the midst of the conflict in Gaza, attention is now turning to Jenin, in the West Bank, where Israel has intensified its attacks in the last two weeks, claiming the lives of at least 25 people. Salama Maarouf reported that the number of dead has now reached 61,709, with thousands of Palestinians considered missing and now presumably dead under the rubble.
The Palestinian militia has released 19 hostages, while Israel has freed 583 imprisoned individuals, many without having been tried. According to the UN, about 376,000 Gazans have returned to the north of the Strip, along with the entry of humanitarian aid trucks. A fifth prisoner exchange is scheduled for next Saturday.
Haitham al Homs, director of Rafah Emergency Services and Ambulances, recounts: "Since the Israeli forces withdrew from Rafah, we have received about 150 calls from civilians about the presence of the corpses of their relatives under their homes."
Amid the truce, acts of violence are reported, such as the recent bombing in Gaza that claimed the lives of 4 children. The population is severely affected, with more than two million displaced and extremely precarious living conditions.
As a result, the exchange of hostages continues to be part of ongoing negotiations. On the other hand, Israel has prevented the entry of international organizations into Gaza, making it difficult to obtain independent information about the situation in the area.
In Jenin, Israeli forces carried out detonations that wrought devastation in the local camp. While the death toll continues to rise, around 350,000 Gazans have returned to their homes, facing a harsh reality.
Misinformation persists, and the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees denounces unfounded accusations against its facilities. The situation is exacerbated by Israel's intention to annex more Palestinian territory, with repercussions in the region.
The meeting between Netanyahu and Trump adds a new chapter to the situation, as reconstruction and the pain of losses impose themselves amid the violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
