Israel Launches Major West Bank Operation Amid Rising Tensions

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Israel launched a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, targeting what it described as "terrorist infrastructure" in the areas of Jenin and Tulkarem. The offensive, which included airstrikes and ground raids, is reported to be the most extensive in years, resulting in the deaths of at least nine Palestinians.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the operation was aimed at thwarting threats allegedly supported by Iran, which Israel claims is trying to establish an "eastern front" against it. Foreign Minister Israel Katz likened the operation to those carried out in Gaza, emphasizing the need for decisive action.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that Israeli forces have besieged several medical facilities in Jenin, obstructing the movement of ambulances and putting lives at risk. The Palestinian Authority condemned the raids as part of an ongoing "war of genocide."

The operation comes as clashes in the West Bank have intensified, following Israel's military actions in Gaza that began in response to a Hamas attack in October. The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides trading accusations of aggression and provocation.