- India,
- 23-Feb-2025 07:25 PM IST
Israeli Army: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Sunday that he has ordered the army to be ready to stay in some urban refugee camps in the West Bank for at least a year. The decision comes at a time when Israel has intensified its military operations in the Palestinian territories and the ceasefire that halted the Gaza war is still in force.Military operation intensified in West BankThe Israeli army said on Sunday that it is also intensifying raids in other areas of the West Bank. Along with this, tanks have been deployed in Jenin, considered a stronghold of terrorists. The Israeli army claims that this step has been taken to end terrorist activities and strengthen the security situation.Release of Palestinian prisoners bannedThe Israeli government has announced that the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will not be done until the safe release of civilians held hostage in Gaza is ensured. Along with this, Israel has also demanded from Hamas that it should stop handing over the hostages in a humiliating manner.Escalation of regional tensionsThe escalating tensions between Israel and the Palestinian territories continue to pose a serious challenge to regional stability. The decision to increase Israeli military presence in the West Bank could further deepen the conflict. The international community has expressed concern over the situation and has appealed to all parties to exercise restraint.ConclusionIsrael's decision to increase military presence in the West Bank and to stop the release of Palestinian prisoners could further complicate the conflict in the region. It will be important to see what direction this move takes in Israeli-Palestinian relations in the coming times. The international community is keeping a close eye on this and is expecting balanced action keeping in mind the sensitivity of the situation.