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

Israel is increasing its military operations in the West Bank, deploying tanks to areas like Jenin. Troops will remain in some regions for a year, preventing around 40,000 displaced Palestinians from returning. The offensive began on January 21, following a ceasefire in Gaza. Israel aims to combat rising militancy, while Palestinians view the actions as efforts to strengthen Israeli control over the territory. Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, over 800 Palestinians have died in the West Bank. The current military operation is the longest since the early 2000s, amid ongoing tensions and violence.