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Israel moves tanks into West Bank for first time since 2002

Israel sent tanks into the West Bank for the first time since 2002, as the military prepares for an extended stay, according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
About 40,000 Palestinians have fled from the West Bank's urban areas, leaving these areas emptied of residents, confirmed by the United Nations.
The Palestinian foreign ministry described the Israeli action as a dangerous escalation of the situation in the West Bank, highlighting tensions amid a fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that military forces will remain as long as needed, aiming to thwart terrorism and maintain control over the region.

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Le Monde

Benyamin Netanyahu threatens to resume war in Gaza and expands military operations in the occupied West Bank

The Israeli Prime Minister suspended the release of Palestinian prisoners under the ceasefire. The army raised its "operational alert level" around Gaza and its tanks entered Jenin for the first time since 2002.

5 hours ago·Paris, France

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Arab News

Israel sends tanks into West Bank for first time in decades, says

JENIN, West Bank: 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. Associated Press journalists saw several tanks move

10 hours ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Newser

Israeli Tanks Enter West Bank

Israeli tanks rolled into the occupied West Bank on Sunday for the first time in more than 20 years, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a halt to the scheduled release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees—further complicating the shaky ceasefire. The military was ordered to prepare for an "extended...

12 hours ago·Miami, United States

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The Rio Times

Israel Deploys Tanks to West Bank for First Time Since 2002 Amid Rising Tensions

For the first time in over two decades, Israel has deployed tanks to the occupied West Bank, signaling a sharp escalation in its military operations. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the move on Sunday, with tanks entering Jenin as part of “Operation Iron Wall,” an offensive targeting Palestinian militants in the northern West Bank. […]

12 hours ago·Brazil

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fox40jackson.com

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Israel moves tanks into West Bank for first time since 2002

close Video Phase 1 of Israel-Hamas ceasefire coming to an end Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane unpacks negotiations over phase 2 of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal on ‘Fox News Live.’ Israel sent tanks into the West Bank on Sunday for the first time since 2002, telling its military to prepare for “an extended stay” as the Jewish state remains determined to stamp out terrorism in the territory’s refugee camps. Several tanks w…

14 hours ago

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CBC News

Israeli tanks move into occupied West Bank for the 1st time since 2002

Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002 on Sunday, shortly after Israel's defence minister said troops will remain 'for the coming year' in parts of the Palestinian territory.

16 hours ago·Canada

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