Tel Aviv/Gaza, 28 August 2024 (dpa/MIA) - Israel's large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank could last for several days, the Times of Israel reported on Wednesday, citing sources in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

The main focus of the operation, which began overnight, is the Tulkarem region, but forces are also active in the city of Jenin and a refugee camp near Tubas. Several wanted Palestinians have been arrested during the operation, according to the military.

Five people were killed in the refugee camp and two in Jenin during the operation, the Palestinian Health Ministry in the West Bank said.

Three were killed in a drone attack on their vehicle south of Jenin, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent emergency service.

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