The Israel Defense Forces insisted it was “not forcing the Palestinians to evacuate,” but said it had “allowed residents of the camp to evacuate … through an organized and secured point.”

As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.

The action came a day after President Donald Trump said he will lift sanctions on ultranationalist Israeli settlers who attacked Palestinian villages.

But just three days into the agreement, Israel announced the start of a “major counter-terrorism” operation in northern parts of the occupied West Bank. The focus is Jenin and its refugee camp ...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the assault on Jenin would be “extensive and significant,” as the military erected new checkpoints across the West Bank.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a wide-ranging counterterrorism operation in the West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday. The IDF, Israel Security Authority and Israel Border Police announced ...

Hours before the announcement by Lt Gen Halevi Israel launched a “significant and broad military operation” against Palestinian militants in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

The United Nations secretary-general has warned that Israel might seize the opportunity to annex the occupied West Bank.

Israel says its increased military raids are aimed at combating rising Palestinian militant attacks against Israelis, including shootings.

Israel kills two Palestinians in the West Bank as the military focuses on a major crackdown during Gaza ceasefire.

On Thursday, laws passed by Israel in October come into effect banning the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, known as UNRWA, from Israeli territory and prohibiting Israeli officials from any contact wi