First time in 20 years: IDF tanks set to operate in Jenin in the West Bank

This marks the first time in 20 years that tanks will be used in operations in the West Bank against terrorists.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFFFEBRUARY 23, 2025 10:32Updated: FEBRUARY 23, 2025 10:46
Reported photo of IDF tanks operating in the Jenin area of the West Bank, Feburary 22, 2025.(photo credit: Screenshot/Telegram)

IDF tanks are set to operate in Jenin, the military announced on Sunday, adding it was expanding its operation in the northern West Bank.

This marks the first time in 20 years that tanks will be used in operations in the West Bank against terrorists.

In addition to tanks, troops of the Duvdevan and Nahal units were also deployed in the area, the military said.

On January 21, the IDF launched a large-scale operation to thwart terrorism, dubbed Operation Iron Wall.

Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report. 

Content retrieved from: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-843326.

About The Author

Rhonda Ballance

See author's posts