Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad accuses Israel of wanting to 'annex the West Bank by force' after Israel deploys tanks into the occupied territory for the first time in decades. Israel announces expanded military operations and tank deployments in the northern West Bank refugee camps, displacing tens of thousands of Palestinians. Islamic Jihad describes the move as 'a new act of aggression' aimed at uprooting Palestinians from their land and reinforcing military domination. Israeli Defence Minister instructs troops to prepare for a prolonged presence in the cleared camps and prevent the return of residents and resurgence of terrorism.