Fatah movement calls for strike across West Bank

Fatah called for the strike due to recent IDF operations in Tulkarm and Gaza. 

 Buildings in the Palestinian village of Nazlat Isa near Tulkarm, West Bank, February 2020 (photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)
Buildings in the Palestinian village of Nazlat Isa near Tulkarm, West Bank, February 2020
(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)

The Fatah movement in the West Bank called for a general strike in the West Bank and an escalation in the violence against Israel on Sunday in statements circulated by local branches of the movement. 

Fatah called for the strike due to recent IDF operations in Tulkarm and Gaza

"We call on all our people for unity, solidarity and mobilization in support of our proud people in Tulkarm and Gaza," wrote the Fatah movement in its announcement.

Hamas calls for shooting attacks to target civilians, soldiers

Hamas reiterated the calls on its official Telegram channel, calling on Palestinians to attack Israelis throughout the West Bank and Jerusalem, stating that both security forces and civilians should be targeted in shooting attacks.

  IDF troops operate in the West Bank during an overnight operation. April 8, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate in the West Bank during an overnight operation. April 8, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

"As we mourn the righteous martyrs of Tulkarm who faced the occupation forces with full defiance and determination, we affirm that the Zionist crime will not bring security to the occupation and that the resistance of our people will continue, generation after generation, until victory and liberation," said Hamas.

IDF kills ten terrorists in Tulkarm

Last week, IDF and Border Police troops carried out a 40-hour operation in the Noor-al-Shams neighborhood of Tulkarm in the West Bank. During the operation, soldiers killed ten terrorists and arrested eight suspects.