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Israel Katz Orders Expanded West Bank Raids, Seizes Camp

7/28/2026

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to expand West Bank operations and seize a refugee camp.
He issued the order after a Monday meeting with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and officials.
The operation will follow the approach used in Jenin Tulkarem and Nur Shams camps.
The Defence Ministry said the strategy cut militant activity by 80% in 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the policy.

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to expand West Bank operations and seize a refugee camp.
He issued the order after a Monday meeting with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and officials.
The operation will follow the approach used in Jenin Tulkarem and Nur Shams camps.
The Defence Ministry said the strategy cut militant activity by 80% in 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the policy.