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Israel Defense Forces deploys tanks in West Bank
The Israel Defense Force confirmed Sunday that it has deployed tanks to the West Bank as it expands counter-terrorism operations in Jenin.
Israel's defense minister says troops to remain in some West Bank refugee camps for 'coming year'
Israel's defense minister says he has instructed the military to prepare to remain in some of the occupied West Bank’s urban refugee camps “for the coming year.”
Israel plans to continue military operation in West Bank for a year, biggest in a decade
Israel deployed tanks in the West Bank city of Jenin for the first time in two decades. While speaking on the matter, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said that the operation in West Bank would ’
Israel’s defense minister says troops are preparing to remain in some West Bank refugee camps for the next year
Israel's defense minister says troops are preparing to remain in some West Bank refugee camps for the next year.
Israel sends tanks into West Bank, tells troops to ready for 'extended' stay
By Raneen Sawafta and James Mackenzie JENIN, West Bank/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel sent tanks into the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than 20 years on Sunday as it ordered the military to prepare for an "extended stay" to fight Palestinian militant groups in the area's refugee camps.
Expanding West Bank Campaign, Israel Sends Tanks for First Time in Decades
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that 40,000 Palestinian residents displaced from militant hotbeds would not be allowed to return to their homes.
Israel sends tanks into West Bank for first time in decades, says fleeing Palestinians can't return
Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank on Sunday for the first time in decades in what Palestinian authorities called a “dangerous escalation,” after the defense minister said troops will remain in parts of the territory for a year and tens of thousands of Palestinians who have fled cannot return.
Israeli tanks move into occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002 amid growing crackdown
Israel is deepening its crackdown on the Palestinian territory and has said it is determined to stamp out militancy amid a rise in attacks.
Israeli Tanks Enter West Bank For First Time In Decades As Attacks On Palestinians Rise
Israel said troops will stay in areas like Jenin "for the coming year," a move Palestinians say is an effort to cement control over the illegally occupied territory.
Israel to remain in some West Bank refugee camps for ‘coming year’ as military expands campaign
The Israeli military is expanding its operations in the occupied West Bank and will remain in some refugee camps for the ...
Israeli defence minister tells military to prepare for 'extended' West Bank stay
Israel has ordered its military to prepare for an "extended stay" in parts of the occupied West Bank as it steps up ...
Body returned from Gaza is not Shiri Bibas, Israeli military says
One of four bodies returned from Gaza to Israel on Thursday is not hostage Shiri Bibas, as claimed by Hamas, the Israeli ...
Netanyahu orders West Bank military operation after Israel bus blasts
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israel’s military to conduct an operation in the occupied West Bank after three ...
Israeli Military Prosecutor Charges Five Reservists With Abuse of Detainee
Lawyers representing one of the soldiers said they have presented arguments that deny the charges against the reservists.
EU and Israel to discuss Gaza's future, regional politics
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will meet senior European officials in Brussels on Monday, reviving a dialogue with the ...
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Israel's defense minister says troops to remain in West Bank refugee camps for 'coming year'
Israel's defense minister says he has instructed the military to prepare to remain in some of the occupied West Bank’s urban ...
Netanyahu says Israel won't allow Syrian forces 'south of Damascus'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not allow Syria’s new army or the insurgent group that led the ...