6 Palestinians killed in latest fighting with Israel, officials say
PBS NewsHourMAY 2023
The exponential increase in violence against Palestinians, as well as the growing willingness of Israelis to turn a blind eye, is the result of a long and painful history. This is just another example of heavy-handed military tactics by the IDF against the Palestinian people.
In this situation, the IDF was under attack by Palestinian terrorists throwing explosive devices. Military operations by Israeli forces in the West Bank are important counter-terrorism operations that are vital to national security.