Israeli Defense Minister Says IDF Will Take Over a Refugee Camp in the West Bank
Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, July 28 (Reporter Pang Xinyi, Wang Zhuolun) - Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated on the 28th that he has instructed the Israeli military to expand military operations in the West Bank and is prepared to take over a Palestinian refugee camp and forcibly evacuate the residents there.
The statement did not specify details about the refugee camp but mentioned that the "takeover operation" would be similar to previous actions taken by the Israel Defense Forces in the Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams refugee camps, which involved forcibly evacuating residents, clearing armed infrastructure, and establishing a long-term military presence.
Katz said in an interview with Israel's Channel 14 that Israel plans to expand the scale of Jewish settlements in the West Bank, with plans to build dozens of new settlements. He also stated that the Israeli military would not withdraw from areas currently controlled in the Gaza Strip, Syria, and Lebanon.
Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced the expansion of military operations in the West Bank on July 28, 2023, instructing the Israeli Defense Forces to prepare for the takeover of a Palestinian refugee camp and the forced evacuation of its residents. This operation will be similar to previous actions taken in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams. Additionally, Katz stated plans to expand Jewish settlements in the West Bank and confirmed that the IDF will maintain its presence in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon.
- Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced military expansion in the West Bank.
- IDF to take over a Palestinian refugee camp and forcibly evacuate residents.
- The operation will resemble previous actions in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams.
- Plans to expand Jewish settlements in the West Bank with dozens of new settlements.
- IDF will not withdraw from areas currently controlled in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon.