Jordan calls for 'immediate action' to halt Israeli military operation in Jenin

By Laith Al-Jnaidi

AMMAN, Jordan (AA) - Jordan on Monday called for an immediate action by the international community to halt an Israeli military operation in the Palestinian city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank.

Six Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in the West Bank early Monday, including five in Jenin, according to the Health Ministry. Twenty-seven Palestinians were also injured.

In a statement, Foreign Ministry spokesman Sinan Al-Majali strongly condemned the Israeli offensive, saying the escalation “constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law and obligations of the [Israeli] occupation.”

The Jordanian spokesman called for an immediate and effective action by the international community to stop the Israeli assault and provide protection for Palestinians in all occupied territories.

Tensions have been running high across the occupied West Bank in recent months amid repeated Israeli raids into Palestinian towns.

More than 180 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of this year, according to the Health Ministry. At least 25 Israelis have also been killed in separate attacks during the same period.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar