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Israel Launches Major West Bank Operation, 11 Palestinians Killed

Aug 28, 2024, 10:22 AM

The Israeli military has launched a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank, marking the most extensive military campaign in the region since 2002. The operation, which began on Wednesday, targets several cities, including Jenin, Tulkarm, and Tubas, and involves the use of helicopters and drones. According to Palestinian officials, at least eleven Palestinians have been killed in the raids, with reports of Israeli forces sealing off the city of Jenin. The Israeli military describes this as a counterterrorism operation, suggesting it is linked to a recent attempted suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.