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Israel says it won’t allow 40,000 Palestinians to return as tanks storm into the occupied West Bank for first time since 2002.

Published On 23 Feb 2025

  • At least 40,000 Palestinians have been displaced from refugee camps in the northern occupied West Bank, and Israel’s defence minister says they will not be allowed to return.
  • For the first time since 2002, Israeli tanks have been deployed to the occupied West Bank as the military assault intensifies.