Israel DM: Jenin is just the beginning, West Bank raids will expand
Israeli Defence Minister Yisrael Katz yesterday vowed to expand military raids in the occupied West Bank, stating that Jenin serves as a model and the starting point.
According to Sky News Arabia, Katz said: “Jenin is the beginning and the model that will be applied across the West Bank.” He added, “Other areas in the West Bank will witness military operations.”
Earlier, Katz noted that “the operation launched by Israeli military forces in Jenin on Tuesday is expected to mark a shift in the army’s strategy in the West Bank.”
The Israeli occupation army began its assault on Jenin and its refugee camp on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of ten Palestinians and injuries to over 40 others so far.
On Tuesday night, Israeli occupation forces deployed additional military reinforcements to Jenin and its camp.
Several military vehicles entered the city from the Jalameh checkpoint, while bulldozers destroyed streets near Ibn Sina Hospital, the entrance to Jenin Governmental Hospital, and the area around Al-Hosan roundabout at the camp’s entrance.
Additionally, an Israeli military force stationed itself in the Jabal Abu Thahir neighbourhood, accompanied by a bulldozer.
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