Citing IDF figures, The Times of Israel reported that the Israeli military killed 240 Palestinians in the West Bank, a sharp decline from 500 in 2024 and 504 in 2023. Underscoring sustained counterterrorism activity in the West Bank, the IDF announced on January 19 that it and the Shin Bet had launched a multi-day operation in Hebron “to dismantle terror infrastructure sites, eradicate illegal possession of weapons, and enhance security in the area.” Compared to Nablus and Jenin in the northern West Bank, Hebron in the southern West Bank has not been a major hub of terrorism since an uptick in violence began in the territory five years ago.
Author: Joe Truzman
Published at: 2026-01-19 21:59:47
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