Toll Reaches 17 Dead in Israel's West Bank Raid, Including a Militant Commander
Briefly

The Israeli military's recent raid in the occupied West Bank resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians, escalating tensions in the region significantly.
These military actions represent Israel's most substantial incursions in over a year, focusing on northern cities like Tulkarm and Jenin and involving hundreds of troops.
The commander Muhammad Jaber, who was killed, led Palestinian Islamic Jihad's local branch and was blamed by Israel for orchestrating attacks on Israeli civilians.
The ongoing tensions also signify a broader escalation for Israel, which is simultaneously engaged in conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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