Israeli tanks enter Jenin in significant military escalation in West Bank

Israeli tanks entered the occupied West Bank for the first time in decades, specifically in Jenin, marking a significant escalation in military operations. Israeli officials stated troops would remain in parts of the territory for a year, affecting tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians. The Israeli Defense Minister announced an intensified military presence to combat rising militancy, with about 40,000 Palestinians having fled from urban refugee camps. The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned these actions as illegal aggression and called for international intervention. This military operation is the longest since the early 2000s, with over 800 Palestinians reported killed since the conflict in Gaza began in October 2023. The situation remains tense, with ongoing discussions about a ceasefire and prisoner releases amid the conflict.