Israeli Woman Killed in West Bank Attack, Baby Saved in Emergency C-Section
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May 15, 2025 14:35
tel aviv - Israel shocked by the death of a pregnant woman in a West Bank attack, as Hamas praises the act while doctors deliver the baby in critical condition.
Israeli Woman Killed in West Bank Attack
An Israeli settler, Tze'ela Gez, was fatally shot while en route to the hospital to give birth, sparking outrage in Israel. The baby was saved through an emergency C-section and is now stable.
Escalating Tensions in the West Bank
The brutal attack has intensified calls for harsh retaliation by right-wing politicians, with Minister of Finance Smotrich urging the destruction of 'terror nests' similar to Gaza.
The incident comes amid escalating violence in the West Bank, with the Israeli army conducting anti-terror operations resulting in civilian displacement and heightened tensions.
Political Response and Annexation Concerns
Extremist factions in the Israeli government are pushing for Gaza annexation, while informal annexation measures are being implemented in the West Bank through new laws facilitating settlement expansion.
Palestinian Unrest and Militant Groups
The growing Israeli control over the West Bank, including land reclassification and settlement construction, has fueled Palestinian unrest and mistrust towards the Palestinian Authority, leading to increased militant activities.
Violence and Arrests in the West Bank
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has arrested around 6000 Palestinians in the West Bank, with clashes resulting in casualties on both sides. Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise, amid limited military intervention.