Israeli army says two Palestinians attempting bombings in West Bank killed
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00:00Israeli forces have been operating since late on Tuesday in the north of the occupied West Bank
00:07with the stated goal of trying to prevent attacks from Hamas.
00:11Yet it's further to the south that two Palestinians targeted Israeli settlers and forces.
00:17Hamas hailed a, quote, heroic double strike without claiming responsibility.
00:23A first car exploded in a gas station.
00:26The Israelis believe the blast accidentally occurred earlier than planned.
00:30They sail and then try to target Israelis on the site before being killed.
00:35A second car rammed into a settlement trying to kill a security guard.
00:40An Israeli security agent chased a trapped vehicle which exploded in the exchange of fire.
00:47The week was particularly violent in the northern West Bank.
00:51In the first three days of the Israeli raids, 20 Palestinians were killed, 17 were arrested.
00:58The Israelis say they were, quote, terrorists from militant groups.
01:02Hamas says 10 of its fighters were killed, including a local commander.
01:07But Palestinian authorities say civilians were also killed, including children.
01:12This invasion is the fiercest since October 7th.
01:20They destroyed the infrastructure when they entered the camp,
01:25including the drinking water network, sewage system, electricity, telephones, internet and streets.
01:31The violence terrified residents caught in the middle of the fighting.
01:37There are fears that the extreme violence in Gaza might extend to the West Bank.
01:43Meanwhile, Hamas vowed to retaliate.