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Violence Escalates in Palestine Amid Rising Death Toll

2/18/2025

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In Occupied Palestine, violence is surging as Israeli military operations intensify, particularly in the West Bank. Since October 2023, the death toll in Gaza has tragically surpassed 48,000. Recent military actions have forced around 31,000 residents to flee their homes in Tulkarem and Jenin, while plans to expand settlements threaten to ignite even greater unrest.

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In Occupied Palestine, violence is surging as Israeli military operations intensify, particularly in the West Bank. Since October 2023, the death toll in Gaza has tragically surpassed 48,000. Recent military actions have forced around 31,000 residents to flee their homes in Tulkarem and Jenin, while plans to expand settlements threaten to ignite even greater unrest.