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Israeli Army Announces Beginning of Counterterrorist Operation in West Bank
Israeli Army Announces Beginning of Counterterrorist Operation in West Bank
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Tuesday a counterterrorist operation in the West Bank. 21.01.2025, Sputnik Africa
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"IDF, ISA [Israeli Security Agency], and Israel Border Police forces have initiated a counterterrorism operation in Jenin. More details to follow," the IDF wrote on Telegram. The operation in Jenin was dubbed the Iron Wall, the IDF said. Meanwhile, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, Al-Quds Brigades, said that it is repelling Israel's attack on the West Bank.
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Israeli Army Announces Beginning of Counterterrorist Operation in West Bank

15:18 21.01.2025
© AP Photo / Jehad AlshrafiPalestinian youth walk atop the remains of military armored vehicles left behind after the Israeli air and ground offensive against Hamas, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Palestinian youth walk atop the remains of military armored vehicles left behind after the Israeli air and ground offensive against Hamas, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 21.01.2025
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Tuesday a counterterrorist operation in the West Bank.
"IDF, ISA [Israeli Security Agency], and Israel Border Police forces have initiated a counterterrorism operation in Jenin. More details to follow," the IDF wrote on Telegram.
The operation in Jenin was dubbed the Iron Wall, the IDF said.
Meanwhile, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, Al-Quds Brigades, said that it is repelling Israel's attack on the West Bank.
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