Israeli Forces' West Bank Raid Leaves Two Palestinians Dead, Hamas and Emergency Workers Report

Israeli forces killed two Palestinians, including a Hamas fighter, during a raid on a refugee camp in the West Bank. The raid sparked an hours-long gun battle with Palestinian fighters. Israeli strikes also hit security posts in Gaza for a second day. The Israeli military said it conducted "counterterrorism activity" in the camp, uncovering explosive devices and bomb-making components. Hamas confirmed that one of the men killed was a member of its armed wing. Violence has been escalating in the West Bank, with increased military raids, settler assaults, and Palestinian attacks.