Israel’s offensive condemned internationally

Israel’s offensive on Jenin, which has now been ongoing for over 14 hours, has been condemned by countries around the world, as well as raised concerns in the United Nations.

Eight people have been killed in the violent offensive so far, with officials on the ground saying that the death count is expected to grow.

Lynn Hastings, the humanitarian coordinator in Palestine for the United Nations, called for access to those injured to be granted, after roadblocks and destroyed infrastructure prevented ambulances from reaching casualties.

The Jordanian foreign ministry issued a statement, saying that the offensive "constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law".

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for the intervention of international bodies to stop the escalations.

The statement described the offensive as an “excessive and indiscriminate force, a flagrant violation of the provisions of international law and international legitimacy”.

Nasser Kanaani, the spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, also condemned the military operation, saying that it was a "reckless crime" and that the “Zionist entity will be defeated this time as well”.

A number of humanitarian groups have raised concerns over the developments, with Euro-Med Monitor stating that large-scale damage to infrastructure is alarming.

“Action is needed to halt the attack and cease endangering civilians under the guise of military necessity,” they said in a tweet.