Three doctors and two nurses wounded by Israeli bullets in Jenin

Three Palestinian doctors and two nurses were wounded by Israeli bullets during the offensive in Jenin on Tuesday, Wafa news agency reported. 

The wounded medical workers were identified as Dr Nader Irsheid, Dr Khaled Zakarneh, Dr Abdullah al-Zaher, nurse Mohammad Amarneh and nurse Ashraf Alawneh.

Wafa reported that Israeli forces had beseiged Jenin refugee camp, with snipers targeting any Palestinian who attempted to leave. 

Ambulance driver Hazem Masarwa told MEE that medical teams in Jenin had been unable to reach the wounded.

According to Masarwa, casualties were lying on the ground in several locations, including Khallet al-Souha, al-Ghubaz, al-Hussan roundabout and al-Hadaf.

"There was also an injury to a nurse behind al-Amal Hospital, and despite repeated efforts, no one has been able to reach him," he added.

Ambulances came under gunfire while trying to reach the wounded, he said, and their access to several neighbourhoods was blocked after Israeli military vehicles were stationed at key entrances.

"It's very likely there are other casualties we're unaware of, given the widespread violence and the inability to move freely within the city," Masarwa said.