Indonesian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs: Israeli Military Operations In Jenin Terror Against Palestinians To Perpetuate Occupation In The West Bank

Spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Roy Soemirat. (VOI/AFI)

JAKARTA - Israel's military operations in Jenin are terror against Palestinians, as well as to perpetuate Israeli occupations in the West Bank, said Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman Roy Soemirat.

Roy said Indonesia condemned violence and military operations in the West Bank, believing it was very contradictory to the spirit to make the situation conducive in the region.

"This effort cannot be denied that it is a terror carried out against Palestinians and is aimed at perpetuating the Israeli occupation of the West Bank," Roy said in a press statement in Jakarta, Friday, February 7.

"We will continue to strongly condemn and look for things that can be done with the international community," said Roy.

As previously reported, Israeli forces backed by helicopters and armored bulldozers began an attack on Jenin on January 21, two days after the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel took effect.

Jenin is home to a overcrowded refugee camp inhabited by Palestinians who were expelled or fled their homes in the war in 1948.

Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Friday that Israel resumed attacks on Jenin, which had entered its 18th day. It is said to have left destruction, 25 people were killed and dozens injured.

The attack was marked by the destruction of houses, widespread property damage and severe impact on infrastructure in the area.

Estimates suggest nearly 90 percent of the camp's population has been forcibly moved, with many seeking refuge in 39 villages and cities across Jenin provinces.

This large-scale evacuation has put the area in a very urgent condition of humanitarian needs.