Palestinian fighters and Israeli military battling in Jenin refugee camp amid assault

Palestinian fighters and the Israeli military are battling in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin after Israel launched a fresh attack on the refugee camp. 

According to Arabic media the Israeli military is currently engaging in “armed clashes” with Palestinian fighters in Jenin. 

Fighting broke out after Israeli troops supported by an attack helicopter and bulldozer attacked the camp from multiple directions, according to Palestinian news agency, Wafa news. 

Videos posted on social media platform X showed a large smoke cloud rising as a result of Palestinian fighters targeting the Israeli military with an explosive device. Volleys of small arms fire are also being reported.

Meanwhile, the Lions' Den, a Palestinian armed group, claimed responsibility for carrying out more than 14 shooting attacks in and around Nablus in the occupied West Bank, according to Arabic media.