Israeli forces kill 5 more militants in deadliest West Bank raids since Gaza war began

The Israeli military said it has killed five more militants in a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank early Thursday, including a local commander. With 16 dead since late Tuesday, this appears to be the deadliest military operation in the occupied territory since the start of the war in Gaza.

Israeli forces kill 5 more militants in deadliest West Bank raids since Gaza war began
Several people stand on a ruined street, photographed through an opening in a building, with rubble surrounding the hole in the structure.

The Israeli military said it has killed five more militants in a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank early Thursday, including a local commander. With 16 dead since late Tuesday, this appears to be the deadliest military operation in the occupied territory since the start of the war in Gaza.