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Israel Begins 'Iron Wall' Operation in Jenin; At Least Nine Palestinians Killed

Jan 21, 2025, 12:08 PM

Israel has launched a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, targeting what it describes as terrorist activities in the area. The operation, dubbed 'Iron Wall', involves the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the Shin Bet internal security agency, and the Border Police. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the operation aims to 'eradicate terrorism' in Jenin and strengthen security in the West Bank. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, at least nine Palestinians have been killed and 35 wounded since the operation began on Tuesday. The military operation includes airstrikes, with drones and helicopters supporting ground forces entering the city and the Jenin refugee camp. The operation, one of the largest in the area in years, comes amid escalating tensions in the region, with Israeli forces targeting militant groups in the northern West Bank.