Israel expands West Bank offensive as tanks roll in; says troops will remain in some areas for a year
An Israeli tank seen in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. REUTERS/Raneen Sawafta
Israel’s defence minister said Sunday troops will remain “for the coming year” in parts of the occupied West Bank where they have launched an offensive and will prevent tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians from returning, as Israel deepens its crackdown on the Palestinian territory.
Israel launched the broad offensive in the northern West Bank on January 21 — two days after the current ceasefire in Gaza took hold — and expanded it to nearby areas, saying it is determined to stamp out militancy amid a rise in attacks.
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