Israel’s FM Threatens Forced Evacuations Amid West Bank Military Incursion
Tel Aviv, The Gulf Observer: Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, has issued a stark warning of forced evacuations of Palestinians in parts of the northern occupied West Bank, as the Israeli military continues a significant operation in the region.
The military incursion, which began earlier this week, has seen Israeli forces conducting extensive raids in several northern West Bank cities, including Jenin, Tulkarem, and Tubas. The raids have resulted in the deaths of 11 Palestinians so far, according to local sources.
In a statement posted on X, Israel Katz justified the military actions, stating that the operations were aimed at dismantling what he described as “terrorist infrastructure” targeting Israel. He emphasized that the army was taking decisive measures in Jenin and Tulkarem to prevent future threats.
Katz also revealed that the ongoing military operation might involve the “temporary evacuation of Palestinian residents” in certain areas of the northern West Bank, drawing parallels to similar actions recently taken by Israel in Gaza. The foreign minister’s comments have sparked concerns about the potential for increased displacement and humanitarian challenges in the region.
The situation in the northern West Bank remains tense as the military operation continues, with observers closely monitoring the developments and potential implications for the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The international community has yet to respond to Katz’s statement, but it is likely to attract significant attention given the ongoing volatility in the region.
