The extensive operation involves around 2,000 Israeli soldiers. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) says the raid on a 'terror hub' will continue for 'as long as needed'.
The Israeli military has carried out airstrikes on the northern West Bank town of Jenin overnight, and large numbers of soldiers were reported in the area as part of a new and major operation to target"extensive counter-terror activity".
The airstrikes, which started at 1.14am from armed drones, took out a target in the centre of Jenin refugee camp, close to UN-funded schools.The Israeli military described the target as a Joint Operations Centre that was"used as an advanced observation and reconnaissance centre, a place where armed terrorists would gather before and after terrorist activities, a site for armament of weapons and explosives, and as a hub for co-ordination and communication among the terrorists".
At least seven Palestinians have been killed in the operation so far, there have been no reports of Israeli casualties yet."We are acting against specific targets," said the international spokesman for the"We're not here to hold ground. The focus is breaking the perceived safe-haven for terrorists. We will do it for as long as needed."
It's thought around 2,000 Israeli soldiers are part of the operation, and residents in Jenin have reportedly been sent text messages urging them toAdvertisement The Palestinian Authority and Jordan have been informed of the operation and messages sent through back channels to
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