Israel intensifies West Bank military offensive and plans year-long troop presence

Israel is intensifying its military offensive in the occupied West Bank, deploying tanks to Jenin and other areas. The Israeli Defense Minister announced that troops will remain in some regions for the next year, following the flight of around 40,000 Palestinians. The offensive began on January 21, shortly after a ceasefire in Gaza. It aims to address rising Palestinian militancy and has resulted in increased violence and a higher death toll in the West Bank. Israel's military actions come amid a fragile truce with Hamas, with no current negotiations for an extension. The situation remains tense as violence continues to escalate in the region.