IDF expands West Bank counterterrorism operation to town of Tamun

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The IDF says it has expanded its ongoing counterterrorism operation in the northern West Bank, now in its 12th day, and troops are now operating in the town of Tamun.

Troops of the Bislamach Brigade — the IDF’s School for Infantry Corps Professions and Squad Commanders in peacetime — entered the town overnight, and have so far located several weapons, the military says.

Last week, a drone strike in Tamun killed 10 Palestinian terror operatives.

The ongoing IDF offensive, dubbed Operation Iron Wall, has primarily focused on the city and refugee camp of Jenin but also expanded to Tulkarem last week and now to Tamun.

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