Death toll from Israeli offensive in Jenin rises to seven

The death toll from Israel's major offensive in Jenin has risen to seven, with at least 35 others wounded, the Palestinian health ministry announced. 

Reporters on ground told Middle East Eye that Israeli forces are besieging both al-Amal Hospital and Jenin Governmental Hospital.

"The situation is extremely dire, and it seems that this will be the fiercest escalation we've seen so far," a reporter said. 

Asaad Salim, a resident of Jenin, told MEE that the Israeli assault began with special forces infiltrating the Jabriyat neighbourhood, located east of the city.

Shortly after, Israeli warplanes bombed a vehicle outside Jenin's refugee camp, killing the driver. The warplanes then began firing heavy guns at various areas within both the city and the camp.

Armed clashes also erupted between Palestinian resistance fighters and the Israeli army.