Israel expels residents of three West Bank refugee camps

Israel has expelled residents from three refugee camps in the West Bank, declaring them “empty” and under military occupation for a year. The operation, which began in January, has led to the displacement of 40,000 Palestinians. Israel’s Defense Minister instructed troops to prevent residents from returning and to stop the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency from operating in the area. The move has been condemned by the Palestinian Authority, with clashes resulting in casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered intensified military activity in response to

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