Israeli forces appear to withdraw from Jenin. But the operation may not be over

Associated Press

JENIN REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (AP) — Israeli forces appear to have withdrawn from three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank, after a more than weeklong military operation that has left dozens dead and a trail of destruction. Overnight, Israeli armored personnel carriers were seen leaving the Jenin refugee camp and there was no evidence of any remaining troops inside as dawn broke early Friday morning. During the operation, Israeli military officials said they were targeting militants in Jenin, Tulkarem and the Al-Faraa refugee camp in an attempt to curb recent attacks against Israeli civilians they say have become more sophisticated and deadly. Troops had also been pulled out of the Tulkarem camp and had left Al-Faraa earlier.