Humanitarian situation in Jenin worsens as Israeli aggressions persist

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen
13 Dec 2023 21:37

Director of Jenin Hospital Wisam Bakr reported serious complications faced by both patients and medical staff on the second day of the IOF's siege and incursion.

Fire and smoke rises during an IOF aggression on Jenin, occupied West Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

The Palestinian Red Crescent reported on Wednesday a worsening humanitarian situation in the city of Jenin, attributing it to continuous aggressions by the IOF (Israeli Occupation Forces) since yesterday.

The aggression coincides with ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip.

According to the organization, Jenin is grappling with a severe shortage of infant formula and bread, with restrictions imposed by occupation forces hindering the movement of citizens and impeding the arrival of medical teams to assist the injured and wounded.

Director of Jenin Hospital Wisam Bakr reported serious complications faced by both patients and medical staff on the second day of the IOF's siege and incursion.

Israeli soldiers are still carrying out a large-scale invasion on Jenin refugee camp, reminding that on November 9th a massacre happened in the camp with at least 10 killed and the camp's homes partially destroyed.

Right now it's been two days of constant destruction, mass… pic.twitter.com/h4nwdGwAod
— Mariam Barghouti مريم البرغوثي (@MariamBarghouti) December 13, 2023

The Palestinian Ministry of Health has so far reported the martyrdom of eight individuals in Jenin since the commencement of Israeli aggression.

Amidst the Israeli invasion, Palestinian resistance fighters persist in confronting the IOF's incursion into the city. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in Jenin confirmed intense clashes, marked by heavy gunfire and explosive devices on multiple fronts.

Earlier today, the IOF targeted a house in the eastern neighborhood using a grenade launcher. The aggression resulted in extensive destruction. Several other homes were attacked and besieged, and Israeli bulldozers reportedly destroyed infrastructure in Jenin.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that IOF forces are besieging hospitals in Jenin, imposing a security cordon on the city and carrying out a campaign of arrests.

Mass arrests in Jenin pic.twitter.com/Q6YvdSTY9X
— Angelo Giuliano (@angeloinchina) December 13, 2023

Yesterday, the IOF announced the launch of a new aggression in Jenin, marking the largest aggression since the incursion in July of last year. The situation remains dire, with growing concerns for the well-being of the civilian population in Jenin.