Israel launches new military incursion in West Bank

TUBAS, Occupied West Bank (MNTV) — Israel’s military launched new large-scale military operations across the northern West Bank, conducting widespread raids in Tubas and surrounding towns.

Tubas Governor Ahmed Al-Asaad said the entire governorate had been placed under military pressure, with Israeli forces sealing off town entrances using earth mounds and roadblocks.

Al-Asaad said an Apache helicopter fired toward residential areas, framing the operation as a political maneuver rather than a security-driven response. 

Residents reported armored patrol vehicles moving through the city and a surveillance drone circling overhead as most shops remained shuttered.

The Israeli army and internal security service alleged that the campaign aims to counter attacks and prevent militant networks from strengthening.

Local authorities reported that the offensive began overnight and included simultaneous incursions into Tubas, Tammun, Tayasir, and the Al-Faraa refugee camp. 

Medical teams faced difficulty reaching those injured during the raids. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said it had treated 10 people, four of whom required hospital care, and reported delays in transporting patients due to military restrictions at key checkpoints.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad condemned the offensive, accusing Israel of attempting to consolidate full control over the West Bank. 

Violence in the territory has escalated since the Gaza genocide began in October 2023, despite a fragile truce that took effect last month.

More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops or settlers in the West Bank since the start of the Gaza genocide , according to figures compiled from Palestinian health authorities.