Why has Israel deployed tanks in the West Bank for the first time in 20 years?
For the first time since 2002, Israel has deployed tanks in the occupied West Bank in addition to its military operations in Jenin and other refugee camps. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed that around 40,000 Palestinians have been displaced, with the military instructed to remain in cleared areas for at least a year. The move follows recent attacks near Tel Aviv and rising tensions amid a Gaza ceasefire
For the first time since 2002, Israel has deployed tanks in the occupied West Bank in addition to its military operations in Jenin and other refugee camps. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed that around 40,000 Palestinians have been displaced, with the military instructed to remain in cleared areas for at least a year. The move follows recent attacks near Tel Aviv and rising tensions amid a Gaza ceasefire
