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IDF Launches Largest West Bank Operation Since 2002, Killing Nine Palestinians

Aug 28, 2024, 07:03 AM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a large-scale military operation in the northern West Bank, targeting areas such as Jenin, Tulkarm, Nablus, the Jordan Valley, Al-Fari'ah, Kabatiya, Nur a-Shams, and Tubas. This operation, described as the largest since 2002, involves the use of helicopters, drones, armored vehicles, and bulldozers. The IDF is conducting counterterrorism activities, dismantling explosives, and confiscating weapons. Palestinian officials report that at least nine Palestinians have been killed in the strikes. The operation aims to eliminate armed terrorists and secure the region.