From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 30, 2023
Palestinian terror leader said killed in Jenin clashes
The Palestinian WAFA news site says that a third person was killed by Israeli fire in Jenin, amid reports of heavy fighting in the West Bank city.
The man is named as Wiam Hanoun, identified online as a founder of the Islamic Jihad offshoot Jenin Brigade.
Weam Al-Hanoun, one of the first founders of the Jenin Brigade with martyr Jamil Al-Amouri, has ascended to martyrdom after being shot by the IOF during the ongoing clashes in Jenin. pic.twitter.com/oGZfE2McbQ
— Professor (@laprofessorrr) October 30, 2023
Footage shared online shows troops continuing to operate in the city after daylight.
#WATCH : The Israeli forces bulldozer removes and confiscates the Horse Roundabout, a landmark in the city of Jenin, and violent confrontations occur in the vicinity of Jenin Governmental Hospital. #WestBank #Palestine #GazaUnderAttack #WestBankUnderAttack #Israel #GazaWar… pic.twitter.com/jp8Hjpcrjy
— upuknews (@upuknews1) October 30, 2023
قوات الاحتلال تنفذ عمليات تدمير واسعة في جنين. pic.twitter.com/MohGcwv9YG
— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) October 30, 2023
Reports indicate that among the casualties of the fighting is an iconic arched gate in the city center.
There is no comment from the Israeli military.
