Israel army carries out rare West Bank air strike, killing 'three terrorists'
France 244h ago2 newsrooms in 2 countries
Israel's military said it carried out an air strike in the Jenin area in the West Bank on Friday that killed a Palestinian it described as a Hamas militant operative as well as two of his accomplices, in a rare use of deadly Israeli air power in the occupied territory.
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Why it matters
Air strikes are uncommon in the West Bank compared to Gaza; this marks a shift in how Israel deploys force in the occupied territory.
Most affected
Palestinians in Jenin and surrounding areas — Three killed in an air strike in their community.
Likely next
Whether Palestinian armed groups issue a response or whether Israeli military operations in the West Bank intensify further.