Eight Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in Jenin

At least eight Palestinians have been killed and 35 injured by Israeli security forces during a major operation in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry says.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military, police and Shin Bet security service had launched an "extensive and significant" operation to "defeat terrorism" in Jenin, which is seen as a stronghold of Palestinian armed groups.

Palestinian media said Israeli forces moved into Jenin and its refugee camp following several drone strikes. read more