Israel sends tanks into West Bank

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.
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 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 “coming year,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday.
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.
Israel expels residents of three West Bank refugee camps
Israel has expelled the residents of three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank as it steps up a major month-long operation in the Palestinian territory. Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said the camps in Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams were now "empty" and would be occupied by the Israeli military for the coming year.
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.
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