The recent surge in Israeli airstrikes in the occupied West Bank has raised concerns among human rights groups, who fear it may be following a similar path as Gaza. According to B’Tselem, an Israeli human rights group, there have been at least 69 airstrikes since October 7th, 2023, resulting in the deaths of 261 people, including 41 under the age of 18. This marks a significant increase from previous years when such incidents were rare and less deadly. The rise in airstrikes coincides with Israel’s ongoing offensive in Jenin, which began after the ceasefire in Gaza. Human rights groups argue that this escalation in military tactics is indicative of an increasingly destructive path being taken by Israel in the West Bank. While data on Israeli airstrikes prior to October 7th, 2023, is limited due to their rarity at the time, B’Tselem reports that over the span of 18 years from 2005 to October 7th, 2023, only 14 people were killed in airstrike-related incidents. This stark contrast highlights the alarming increase in violence and loss of life since then. The Israeli military has justified its actions as necessary for combating militant groups in Palestinian territories; however, human rights organizations continue to raise concerns about the potential long-term consequences of these aggressive tactics on both civilian populations and regional stability.
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