During “Operation Summer Camps”, journalists were targeted several times.

• Israel is carrying out a large military operation across the occupied West Bank for the sixth consecutive day in which at least 30 Palestinians have been killed. lsraeli occupation forces invade Kafr Dan village, west of Jenin. During the raid, they cordoned a house and brought it to the ground. Additionally, they killed a 16-year-old Palestinian girl, and shot live ammunition towards journalists, injuring a reporter and a photojournalist.
• Photojournalists Ayman Nubani and Mohammad Mansour, who were covering attacks in the West Bank, were directly targeted and shot dead by Israeli soldiers. At first they were all together in Jenin covering the demolition of the infrastructure by the D9s. Then they were targeted by bulldozers and gunfire. The group, very large, was probably divided into two. One was stuck in a store for 20 minutes, a D9 trying to crush them and attacking the window. The other was targeted by 4 or 5 D9s and heavy gunfire. The both groups fled to the cars and there, they were targeted by shooters (bullets) probably snipers. In Mansour's car, they were all injured (directly or by fragments): Muhammad Sawafta (cameraman), Mujahid Al-Saadi, Mohamed Mansour, Ayman Al-Nubani, except Khalaf. Who himself, would have been injured later while covering another event, near a house that was being demolished. It seems thaht Shatha Hanysha and Yazan Hamayel were toghether when they both (and maybe others) were injured too. Shatah directly in the leg.
• Israeli soldiers used machine guns, bulldozers and stun grenades to target them in different locations in Jenin and Kfar Dan.
• With Jarah Kalaf, and Mujahid Al-Saadi, Muhammad Mansour, Ayman Nubani, Shatha Hanysha and Yazan Hamayel, 6 journalists injured by Israeli army fire in the West Bank on September 3
• According to the Red Crescent, several Palestinian journalists were injured on Tuesday by Israeli military fire in Kafr Dan.
• While two of the injured were treated on the spot by company doctors, the other two were taken to hospital for further treatment.

Jenin Siege during "Operation Summer Camp":

• Launched on Aug. 28, 2024, by Israel, it is the largest military invasion in the northern West Bank in over two decades.

• The operation focuses on Jenin, with simultaneous actions in other cities like Tubas, Nablus, Ramallah, and Tulkarem.

• Israel justifies the operation as a fight against Palestinian resistance groups like the Jenin Brigades.

Civilian Infrastructure Destroyed:

Israeli forces heavily damaged civilian infrastructure in Jenin refugee camp, described as a form of collective punishment.Bulldozers and armored vehicles destroyed homes, streets, and markets. 70% of camp streets and surrounding areas were bulldozed. The refugee camp has been turned into a battlefield, forcing residents to stay indoors.

Siege on Jenin:

The siege blocked access to essential resources like water, food, and medicine. Civilians, including children, the elderly, and the chronically ill, have been trapped inside without help. Some women and children managed to escape at gunpoint, while men and boys were detained.

Mass Arrests and Human Rights Violations:

• Israeli forces carried out mass arrests of men and boys, including 72-year-old Khayriyeh Khrayneh’s family members. Her husband (a diabetic) and eldest son (a cancer patient) were arrested despite needing medical care.

• Eyewitnesses described brutal tactics: Palestinian detainees were used as human shields, and attack dogs were unleashed on families.

• Journalists and media correspondants are systematically threatened by Israeli vehicles or reckless shooting.

Blocking Medical Access:

• Ambulances were denied entry to the camp, and paramedics were shot at, preventing the retrieval of bodies.

• The main hospital in Jenin was put under lockdown by Israeli Border Police, turning the surrounding area into a "closed military zone."

• Even when ambulances were allowed through, they were stopped, and patients were forced to show ID before being admitted.

Deaths and Casualties:

• At least 19 Palestinians were killed in Jenin during the siege, including minors.

• An 83-year-old man, Tawfiq Qandeel, was shot by Israeli forces and left to die without medical help. His body was later run over by military vehicles.

• Three Palestinian children were killed when their vespa was bombed while delivering bread to the residents of Jenin.

• Since October 2023, nearly 700 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank, with 185 in Jenin alone.

Brutality of Military Tactics:

• The operation in Jenin involved anti-tank rifle grenades destroying civilian infrastructure, sporadic gunfire, and drones flying overhead (likely for surveillance or attacks).

• Civilians described widespread fear and destruction, with Israeli soldiers using homes as military outposts and placing snipers on rooftops.

Worsening Humanitarian Crisis:

• The Israeli military siege left Jenin and nearby cities under curfew, with road closures and checkpoints stifling movement for both residents and journalists.

• Palestinians were unable to access basic necessities like flour and baby food due to the complete lockdown of the city.

• Medical staff, such as nurses, reported being unable to go home for days due to the danger posed by the military operation.

Israeli Justification:

Israeli military leadership stated their intention to target Palestinian armed resistance, stating they would move "from city to city, refugee camp to refugee camp." But despite their claims of targeting militants, the majority of the casualties were civilians, deepening resentment among the Palestinian population and increasing support for resistance groups.

Collective Punishment and Civilian Displacement:

Civilians in Jenin reported feeling that the military operations were designed to push them out of their homes. Jenin’s residents are increasingly describing the siege as an effort to depopulate the area. Residents drew comparisons between the treatment of Jenin and Gaza, seeing the same tactics of displacement and destruction being used in both regions.

Source : https://www.972mag.com/jenin-operation-summer-camps/