Israel’s West Bank military operation draws lessons from Gaza war, defense minister says
Israel’s military is using lessons from the Gaza war in its new West Bank operation to ensure “terrorism does not return,” according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Israeli minister says army applying lessons from Gaza in West Bank operation
Israel's defence minister said on Tuesday forces were applying lessons learned in Gaza as a major operation continued in Jenin which the military said was aimed at countering Iranian-backed militant groups in the volatile West Bank city.
Israeli Raids in West Bank Focus on Jenin, Long a Resistance Hub
At least 10 people have been killed in the raids, and more than 40 wounded, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Dozens have been arrested, Palestinian officials told the Wafa news agency.
Ten killed as Israel pursues military operation in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces pressed on with a big military operation in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, as Israel’s defence minister said the government was changing its “security concept” in the Palestinian territory.
As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank
The Israeli military killed at least seven Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday as the prime minister announced the start of a “large-scale military operation” in the restive city of Jenin.
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EU hawks back Trump call to boost defence spending
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The UK gave Ukraine an improvised air defense system that could help solve one of its most expensive problems
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Syria Minister Says Open To Talks With Kurds, But Ready To Use 'Force'
Syria's defence minister said Wednesday that Damascus was open to talks with Kurdish-led forces on their integration into the national army but stood ready to use force should negotiations fail.
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Over 10,000 in armed forces ‘not medically deployable’, Ministry of Defence says
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