On the twelfth day of its invasion of Palestinian territories, the Israeli army withdrew its forces to the outskirts of two Palestinian cities in the West Bank, but intensified its operations in other areas. Israeli tanks, supported by attack helicopters, attacked the city of Dora in the early hours of this morning and arrested dozens of people. Before sunrise today, Israeli soldiers exited the cities of Qalqilya and Tulkarm but have positioned themselves on the outskirts of these two cities, surrounding the areas. The Israeli army claims that the operation to dismantle militant networks in these two cities has been successfully completed. Meanwhile, heavy fighting continues in Jenin and Nablus, where the Israeli army is facing strong resistance.
Israel Withdraws Forces from the West Bank - 2002-04-09
Israel has withdrawn its forces from the outskirts of Qalqilya and Tulkarm in the West Bank while intensifying military operations in other areas, particularly in Jenin and Nablus. This ongoing conflict highlights the persistent tensions and violence in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Israeli army withdrew from the outskirts of Qalqilya and Tulkarm in the West Bank, while intensifying operations in other areas like Jenin and Nablus.
- Israeli forces exited Qalqilya and Tulkarm but remain on the outskirts.
- Heavy fighting continues in Jenin and Nablus.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long-standing territorial and political dispute, with frequent military confrontations.
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