Israel has moved its intense attacks carried out in the Gaza Strip to the West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the West Bank city of Tulkarem. Speaking at Tulkarem Refugee Camp, Netanyahu said, "I came to Tulkarem to be with our heroic soldiers. They are doing a tremendous job. We have greatly increased our activities in the past year. We are cleaning all the streets and houses."
Signaling intense attacks, Netanyahu said, "In line with my directives and the Defense Minister's, we have increased our forces in Judea and Samaria (West Bank). I have also ordered the launch of additional operations. I know that our heroic soldiers know how to do this job very well."