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Israeli army to remain in some West Bank refugee camps for the coming year

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A military campaign, dubbed "Operation Iron Wall", was launched in the northern West Bank in January, aiming to suppress militancy in the region. The operation has been accompanied by increased troop deployments, including a tank division in the city of Jenin. In response, residents of three refugee camps in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams have been evacuated, with approximately 40,000 Palestinians forced to leave their homes. According to Defense Minister Israel Katz, the military will remain in the refugee camps for the coming year, marking a significant escalation of Israel's military presence in the West Bank.

    1. We will not return to the previous reality.
    2. I have instructed (troops) to prepare for a prolonged presence in the cleared camps for the coming year and to prevent the return of residents and the resurgence of terrorism.
    3. Simultaneously, a tank platoon will begin operating in Jenin as part of the operational activity.
    4. So far, 40,000 Palestinians have evacuated from the refugee camps of Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams, which are now empty of residents.
    1. We are entering terrorist strongholds, flattening entire streets that terrorists use, and their homes. We are eliminating terrorists, commanders.
    1. This is a dangerous Israeli escalation that will not lead to stability or calm, and we warn of this dangerous escalation.