The occupied Palestinian territories, especially the cities and refugee camps of the West Bank, are witnessing an unprecedented wave of continuous attacks and grave violations that amount to war crimes according to international law. These military movements come within the context of the iron fist policy pursued by the occupation whenever it faces internal crises plaguing its government.
Sources reported that what is currently happening is not merely transient security operations, but rather an open and comprehensive war extending geographically from Rafah in the south to Jenin in the north. These operations are essentially aimed at using Palestinian blood as early election propaganda for the extremist right-wing current seeking to consolidate its rule.
Political readings indicate that Netanyahu's government bases its escalation on an extremist ideological thought adopted by the poles of the ruling coalition, who have explicitly announced plans to escalate the situation. This was evident in statements by extremist ministers who threatened Palestinians with a 'hot summer' aimed at tightening the noose on them and breaking their will.
In this context, the role of settler militias has emerged, transforming into the spearhead of the occupation army in carrying out field attacks against unarmed civilians. These groups receive direct support and overt arming from National Security Minister Ben Gvir, while Finance Minister Smotrich provides the necessary financial cover for their activities.
These systematic policies seek to revive forced displacement plans reminiscent of the first Nakba of the Palestinian people, under the slogan 'land without people.' This is carried out through burning property and attacking agricultural crops and homes, creating an expelling environment for the indigenous population in the targeted villages and towns.
Palestinians in the West Bank also suffer from a suffocating state of isolation and fragmentation as a result of military checkpoints and continuous closures that have turned cities into what resemble 'ghettos.' These strict restrictions on movement have led to a near-complete paralysis in access to workplaces, educational institutions, and medical facilities.
Local sources expressed their deep regret at the absence of any real international protection or deterrent stances from the international community regarding this humanitarian catastrophe. Palestinians today find themselves in direct confrontation with the war machine, relying only on their self-resilience and adherence to their land amidst a suspicious international silence.
Regarding international accountability, organized attempts to obstruct the cases filed against occupation leaders from reaching the International Criminal Court stand out. These moves aim to provide impunity for Netanyahu and his war cabinet, despite thousands of documented violations that warrant immediate prosecution.
The silence shown by international human rights organizations leaves the Palestinian people 'exposed' to attacks by both settlers and the occupation army. Calls are increasing for the international community to bear its legal and moral responsibilities to stop the massacres and protect civilians from the excesses of the far-right.
In conclusion, the situation in the West Bank remains prone to further explosion in the absence of a political horizon and the continuation of official Israeli incitement. Field realities confirm that the occupation is proceeding with a decisive plan targeting Palestinian existence in all its forms, which requires urgent Arab and international action to stop this deterioration.
What is happening in the West Bank is part of an open war extending from Rafah to Jenin, and is being used as early election propaganda to ensure Netanyahu's continued rule.
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Political analyst: West Bank faces open war to serve Israeli right-wing election propaganda