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Israel Deploys Tanks to West Bank, Escalating Military Campaign

Israeli tanks entered the occupied West Bank on February 23, 2025, marking the first deployment in over 20 years, which Palestinian authorities labeled a 'dangerous escalation.'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that troops will remain in parts of the territory for a year, preventing the return of tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians.
The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the Israeli action as illegal aggression and called for international intervention.
Criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rose amid ongoing conflict, with accusations that military operations aim to solidify control over the West Bank's 3 million residents.

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Le Huffington Post

The images of Israeli tanks entering Jenin in the West Bank, a first in 20 years in this Palestinian territory

While the ceasefire in Gaza remains "insecure", this military deployment is accompanied by the expulsion of tens of thousands of Palestinian refugees.

5 hours ago·Paris, France

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Israel sends tanks into West Bank, tells troops to ready for ‘extended’ stay - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

JENIN, West Bank/JERUSALEM — Israel sent tanks into the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than 20 years on Sunday as it ordered the military to prepare for an “extended stay” to fight Palestinian militant groups in the area’s refugee camps.

7 hours ago

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The Independent

Israel sends tanks into occupied West Bank for first time in 20 years

Israeli forces destroy public infrastructure as defence minister says tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians will not be allowed to return

8 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Times of Northwest Indiana

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Israeli tanks head to West Bank

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10 hours ago·Cherokee County, United States

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PressTV

Hamas condemns escalation as Israel deploys tanks into West Bank for first time in decades

Hamas condemns Israel’s decision to expand its military aggression in the West Bank, as the regime’s army deployed tanks in the occupied territory.

11 hours ago·Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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Republic World

Israel Sends Tanks Into West Bank for 1st Time in Decades, Says Fleeing Palestinians Can't Return

Jenin: Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank on Sunday for the first time in decades in what Palestinian authorities called a "dangerous escalation", after the defence minister said troops will remain in parts of the territory for a year and tens of thousands of Palest

13 hours ago·Mumbai, India

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