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Israel army says deploying tank division in West Bank city of Jenin

Israel's army on Sunday announced the expansion of operations in the occupied West Bank including the deployment of a tank division in the city of Jenin, the first time tanks have operated in the Palestinian territory since the end of the second intifada, or uprising, in 2005. "I

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Published 23 February 2025, 8:00 · Updated 18:22

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Israel army says deploying tank division in West Bank city of Jenin

Israel's army on Sunday announced the expansion of operations in the occupied West Bank including the deployment of a tank division in the city of Jenin, the first time tanks have operated in the Palestinian territory since the end of the second intifada, or uprising, in 2005.

"IDF (military), Shin Bet (security agency), and border police forces continue their counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria (West Bank) and are expanding offensive activities in the area," a military statement said, adding that "a tank division will operate in Jenin as part of the offensive effort."

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