A Palestinian fighter fires at IDF forces conducting operations in Jenin. One fighter features prominently in the foreground firing from behind cover, although how bullet resistant that cover may be is questionable. He is clearly enthusiastic, though I am unsure why he falls on his back and fires from that position. There is one individual to the right in the frame who may be similarly armed, and another armed man behind the shooter, but the number of individuals strolling in the background make me question the intensity of the engagement.

The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) launched a major operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, claiming that it has become a haven for terrorism. The operation has included a combination of drone strikes and raids, while Palestinians have responded with gunfire and at least one IED strike. Already nine have been killed with over 100 wounded and 120 arrested. The IDF has given no timeline for the completion of the operation.

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Cam

Cam served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, deploying to the Horn of Africa and participating in combat operations in Iraq. He currently works in the maritime industry and in the defense sector as an instructor of combined arms planning and operations. An avid sailor, Cam founded and directs a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through sailing.