While the Israeli military began raids into the Gaza Strip on Friday with tank-backed troops, violence along Israel’s border with Lebanon and within the West Bank has also been escalating.
In the West Bank, Israeli security forces killed nine Palestinians and wounded dozens in confrontations on Friday, according to reports from the Palestinian health ministry.
The Israeli military has said it is prepared for an escalation in the West Bank and is on high alert.
A map of the West Bank and surrounding region showing many clashes and protest marches across the West Bank, including in the cities of Jenin, Hebron and Ramallah.
Along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, the Israeli military and Lebanese militia Hezbollah have been trading fire in border clashes.
Organizations:
West Bank, Institute for, Palestine Islamic Jihad, Al, Martyrs Brigade, Hamas, Lebanese, Hezbollah, Reuters
Locations:
Gaza, Lebanon, Jenin, Hebron, Ramallah, Palestine, Israel