Israel ramps up operations in occupied West Bank
While the fighting in Gaza has halted, Israel has been ramping up its operations in the occupied West Bank this week – particularly in the town of Jenin – described by the IDF chief as a ‘hub of terrorism’. Though the UN today condemned what they called Israel’s use of ‘unlawful lethal force’.
The Gaza ceasefire is stoking violence in the West Bank
Meanwhile on the ground in Gaza the ceasefire, which came into effect on January 19th, is holding. The first hostages have been released as have 90 Palestinian prisoners. Aid has begun to flow in. The idf has begun to dismantle some of its bases. Displaced Gazans are returning to the rubble of their homes.
Israel says troops fired on masked gunmen in Gaza, but it remains committed to the ceasefire as it continues a new offensive in the West Bank.
Israel’s defense minister has announced a series of raids that he says are targeting “terrorism” in the occupied West Bank, ...
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