Israeli Military Says it is Expanding West Bank Operation to Nur Shams

Alsharq Tribune- Agencies

Israeli security forces have expanded a military operation to Nur Shams in the West Bank, a military spokesperson said on Sunday.

The military, police and intelligence services launched a so-called "counter-terrorism operation" in Jenin on January 21, described by officials as a "large-scale and significant military operation.”

The Israeli military said several militants had been killed and a number of wanted suspect detained in the operation.