Israel and Palestinians Continue to Clash in West Bank And Saudi Arabia Condemns

The ongoing raid between Israel and Palestinians in the West Bank has shown no signs of abating. In the past week, there have been several deadly clashes between the two sides, leaving dozens of people dead or injured. the latest round of violence began on Monday this week, when Israeli forces raided the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. The raid was reportedly in response to a recent increase in Palestinian attacks against Israelis. During the raid, five Palestinians were killed, including a 15-year-old boy.

The raid sparked widespread anger among Palestinians, and there were several demonstrations in the West Bank. In one protest, Israeli forces opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians, killing one person and wounding several others. the violence has continued in the days since the raid. On Wednesday, Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in the West Bank city of Nablus. And on Thursday, Palestinian militants fired a rocket into Israel, which was intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system.

Saudi Arabia Condemns

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said that the kingdom "utterly rejects the serious violations committed by the Israeli occupation forces in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the recent escalation in Jenin."

The statement said that the Israeli actions are "a clear violation of international law and the principles of human rights." It also called on the international community to "take immediate action to stop the Israeli escalation and to provide protection for the Palestinian people."

Saudi Ministry of foreign affairs HQ in Riyadh

The Saudi statement comes as the United States is trying to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. However, the latest round of violence has made it more difficult for the two sides to reach an agreement.

The ongoing violence has raised fears of a wider conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has warned that Israel will not tolerate Palestinian attacks, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called for calm. 

It remains to be seen how the violence will be resolved. However, it is clear that the situation in the West Bank is extremely volatile, and there is a real risk of a further escalation.

Israeli security personnel work at the site of a car ramming attack in Tel Aviv, July 4, 2023.

The ongoing raid between Israel and Palestinians is the latest in a long history of violence between the two sides. The conflict dates back to the founding of Israel in 1948, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced from their homes. Since then, there have been numerous wars, intifadas, and terrorist attacks.

The current round of violence is being driven by a number of factors, including the recent increase in Palestinian attacks against Israelis, the ongoing construction of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, and the failure of the peace process.

The ongoing raid between Israel and Palestinians is having a devastating impact on both sides. In addition to the loss of life, the violence is also causing widespread fear and instability. The economy in the West Bank is suffering, and there is a growing sense of despair among Palestinians. the violence is also having a negative impact on Israel. The country is facing international criticism, and there is growing concern about the possibility of a wider conflict.

It is difficult to say how the ongoing raid between Israel and Palestinians will be resolved. However, it is clear that the situation is extremely volatile, and there is a real risk of a further escalation. The international community needs to step up its efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict.