Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank for the first time in over 20 years, intensifying military operations.
Eyewitnesses saw tanks enter Jenin on Sunday as Israel expanded its crackdown on Palestinian fighters.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that troops would remain in parts of the territory for the coming year.
The United Nations reports 40,000 Palestinians have fled since Israel launched its offensive on January 21.
Netanyahu vowed forces would stay “as long as needed” to prevent resistance.
Palestinian officials condemned the move as a “dangerous escalation,” as over 800 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023.
