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Israel Launches New Counterterrorism Operation Amid Rising Violence

11/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On November 26, 2025, the Israeli military launched a new counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, separate from the January 2025 campaign against Palestinian refugee camps.
The operation aims to curb escalating West Bank violence that has grown since the October 2023 Gaza war.
Gaza's health ministry says 15 Palestinian bodies were returned by Israel as part of a United States-brokered ceasefire exchange, prompting international concern.

History

Historical Context

The October 2023 Gaza War erupted after Israel declared war on Hamas, resulting in over 2,000 Palestinian deaths and a humanitarian crisis. The conflict reflects a long-standing cycle of violence that began with the Second Intifada in 2000, marked by escalated hostilities and failed peace efforts. The U.S. facilitated a ceasefire, highlighting the ongoing international scrutiny of U.S. foreign policy in the region.

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Story summary

On November 26, 2025, the Israeli military launched a new counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, separate from the January 2025 campaign against Palestinian refugee camps.
The operation aims to curb escalating West Bank violence that has grown since the October 2023 Gaza war.
Gaza's health ministry says 15 Palestinian bodies were returned by Israel as part of a United States-brokered ceasefire exchange, prompting international concern.

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