Israeli military operations in the West Bank have escalated significantly, involving raids on Palestinian homes and destruction of infrastructure. Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the evacuation of three refugee camps, indicating a directive for troops to occupy these areas for potentially a year to prevent the return of Palestinian residents. This strategy follows an uptick in violence, with at least 27 Palestinians reported killed in Jenin since mid-January, amidst heightened tensions after recent attacks near Tel Aviv.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated, 'I have instructed soldiers to prepare for a prolonged presence in the cleared camps for the next year and to prevent the return of residents.'
Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, condemned the Israeli tank deployment, calling it 'a dangerous Israeli escalation that will not lead to stability or calm.'
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