Israel Deploys Tanks into West Bank for the First Time in Two Decades

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Expanding West Bank campaign, Israel sends tanks for first time in decades - The Boston Globe

The Israeli military operation across several West Bank cities has displaced roughly 40,000 Palestinians from their homes, in what experts say is the biggest displacement of civilians in the territory since the Arab-Israeli war of 1967.

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40,000 displaced as Israeli tanks enter West Bank for first time in 2 decades

Israeli tanks have entered the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002, as observed in Jenin, where troops will remain for the coming year according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.

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Israel Defense Forces deploys tanks in West Bank - Breitbart

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Sunday that it has deployed tanks to the West Bank as it expands counter-terrorism operations in Jenin. It’s part of a major offensive in the northern West Bank that has been underway since Jan. 21, dubbed Operation Iron Wall. The IDF said it sent three tanks into the area, according to The Times of Israel.

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After 22 Years: Tanks Enter Jenin In First Since The Second Intifada

The move follows the incredible neis that occurred on Thursday night when a plan for a multi-site mass terror attack in central Israel went awry. Three empty booby-trapped buses in Bat Yam and Holon exploded in parking lots and two additional explosive devices were found on buses in Holon. According to media reports, the phrase “revenge from Tulkarm” was inscribed on the devices.

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Israel ramps up West Bank offensive and says troops to remain in some areas 'for the coming year'

Israel launched a new offensive on the city of Jenin on Jan. 21. The offensive has increased the death toll in the West Bank and also sent tens of thousands fleeing. There has also been a spike in Palestinian attacks emanating from West Bank. The raid's intensification comes at a sensitive time, as the truce between Israel and Hamas holds yet remains tenuous.

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Israel sends tanks to the West Bank for the first time in 20 years. Here’s why that’s significant

The Israeli military this weekend deployed tanks to the occupied West Bank for the first time in two decades. The West Bank, a territory that lies west of the Jordan River between Israel and Jordan, has been occupied by the Israeli military since 1967. Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem – including the Old City, with its religious significance – in 1967.

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Israel ramps up West Bank offensive and says troops to remain in some areas 'for the coming year'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says some 40,000 Palestinians have fled. He orders the military to remain in some of the West Bank's refugee camps. The U.N. says the current operation is the longest since the early 2000s. Israel regularly sends troops into Palestinian zones but it typically withdraws them.

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Israeli Army Tanks Deployed to Northern West Bank - First Time in 23 Years

The Israeli army confirmed on Sunday that it has deployed tanks to the northern occupied West Bank for the first time in 23 years.

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Map Pinpoints Israeli Tank Advance in West Bank

Israel's military has intensified operations in the northern West Bank, particularly in Jenin, Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps. The escalation comes despite a ceasefire in the war in Gaza, which began in October 2023. Israel's critics accuse it of seeking to annex the West Bank.

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‘Thwart terrorism’: Israel tanks sent into West Bank

Tanks seen moving in Jenin, a city with over 330,000 residents. First time that IDF tanks have entered the region since 2002 when Israel battled Palestinian uprising. Palestinian foreign ministry called the Israeli moves “a dangerous escalation of the situation in the West Bank’

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Israel deploys tanks to Occupied West Bank for first time in two decades - as 40,000 Palestinians evacuated

Israel deploys tanks to Occupied West Bank for first time in two decades. 40,000 Palestinians evacuated from their refugee camps. Israeli troops have been ordered to stay in the refugee camps 'for a year' Palestinian refugees will 'not be allowed' to return to their homes.

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Israel's offensive in West Bank intensifies as tanks move in. Here's the latest

Israel sent tanks into the West Bank on Sunday for the first time since 2002. Defence Minister Israel Katz announced an expansion of its military operations in the territory. Israel has demolished buildings and driven out tens of thousands of residents living in refugee camps. Katz told the troops to to prepare for an "extended stay," of at least a year and to "prevent the return of residents"

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‘Prepare for a Long Stay’: IDF Deploys Tanks in the West Bank for the First Time in Over 20 Years

The IDF increased the intensity of its ongoing West Bank counterterrorism operation, dubbed ‘Iron Wall,’ after three bombs planted on empty Tel Aviv area busesdetonatedprematurely on February 20. Two more explosive devices were discovered on additional buses in a botched attack that caused no casualties and reportedlyoriginatedfrom the West Bank.

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Why Tensions Are Rising Over Israel’s Operations in the West Bank

Israeli operations against militants in the West Bank have escalated to a level not seen since the Second Intifada. Tens of thousands have been forced to flee their homes, with Israel’s defense minister saying they will not be allowed to return. For the first time in two decades, Israeli forces have sent tanks into the city of Jenin.

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Israeli Defense Forces deploys tanks in West Bank

Israeli Defense Forces deploys tanks in West Bank. It's part of a major offensive in the northern West Bank that has been underway since January 21. IDF said it sent three tanks into the area, according to The Times of Israel.Palestinians have long viewed offensive moves like this as an effort by Israel to further increase its control over the area.

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