RAMALLAH, February 4, 2018 (WAFA) – Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs said on Sunday the ongoing Israeli offensive against unarmed Palestinian civilians in Jenin district unveils the racism, extremism, and hatred prevailing within Israel’s political and military institutions.

In a press statement, the ministry described the Israeli offensive as the result of the widespread incitement by Israeli officials and religious instructions by rabbis, who encourage the use of violence against Palestinians.

The statement came in the aftermath of the Israeli offensive on Jenin governorate, north of the West Bank, which involved raids on the villages of Burqin, Kfeir, and Zababda, and the city of Jenin, Jenin camp and other areas.

The ongoing Israeli offensive resulted in the fatal shooting of Palestinian youth Ahmad Abu Obeid, 19, and the injury of scores others.

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