RAMALLAH, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli army on Saturday killed two Palestinians in Jenin, northern West Bank, as Israel's military operation in the city entered its fourth day, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported.
The ministry identified the victims as Amjad Mustafa Ibrahim Saleh and Muhammad Amin Talal Abdullah, but did not provide further details.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that Israeli forces obstructed its staff from transporting the bodies after they reached the Jenin refugee camp. The society also noted that its teams are evacuating emergency cases from Jenin Government Hospital to Al-Razi Hospital due to a power outage.
The Palestinian government has warned of possible shutdowns in some hospital departments in Jenin and expressed concern for dialysis patients. It also stated that it is pursuing legal action to hold Israel accountable for its "crimes" and is working to repair the damage inflicted by the Israeli army.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has called on international health organizations and the Red Cross to pressure for the lifting of the hospital blockade and to address disruptions to ambulances and medical teams.
Since Wednesday, Israel has conducted a large-scale raid across the northern West Bank, stating that the operation aims to prevent future attacks against Israel.
Tensions have escalated in the West Bank since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023. The Palestinian Health Ministry reports that more than 660 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli army in the West Bank. ■
