Jenin: Ten Palestinians were killed and 40 others injured in an Israeli military raid in the northern West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday, the Health Ministry said. Witnesses reported that special Israeli forces raided several areas within the Jenin refugee camp, with Israeli drones striking two sites in the region.
According to Anadolu Agency, a military statement revealed that the operation in Jenin, code-named "Iron Wall," is expected to extend over several days. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Jenin operation is part of the army's systematic effort to counter the Iranian influence wherever it manifests, including in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the West Bank.
In other developments, China has extended an olive branch to the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump, calling for a "new starting point" in bilateral relations. Beijing expressed its willingness to engage with the new administration under the principles of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.
Meanwhile, Trkiye declared a day of national mourning following a devastating fire in Bolu province. The fire at a ski resort claimed at least 76 lives and injured 51 people, with efforts ongoing to provide relief to those affected.
Additionally, the World Health Organization expressed regret over President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the organization. The WHO emphasized its critical role in addressing global health challenges and its longstanding partnership with the US in safeguarding public health globally.