Israel launches major military operation in West Bank

Israeli forces raided the West Bank city of Jenin on Sunday night, killing at least five Palestinians. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► The attack reportedly involved an air-based strike, triggering a gun battle that lasted into the morning. The Israeli military says its forces targeted a building that served as a command centre for fighters from the Jenin Brigades, a unit made up of different militant groups based in the city’s largest refugee camp. Sounds of gunfire and explosives could be heard across the city as residents gathered on the streets to mourn. The escalating violence in the West Bank over the past 15 months has caused mounting international alarm. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Jenin #Israel #Palestine #WestBank #IsraelNews