Deadly Clash in West Bank Triggers Major Israeli Military Operation
A violent confrontation between Israeli settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell and the Havat Gilad settlement on July 24, 2026, left two Israelis and four Palestinians dead. The scuffle reportedly began when armed settlers entered the village, leading to a lethal exchange of fire. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a major counter-terrorism operation in the northern West Bank, including raids in Nablus and the legalization of several new settler outposts.
Casualties reported: 6