War

 Washington Post: Israel launches major operation in West Bank; Palestinian officials say 9 killed - Israel’s military and internal security service said the operation was aimed at infrastructure used by militants in the cities of Jenin and Tulkarm. By John Hudson and Frances Vinall

At least nine Palestinians have been killed since midnight, the Health Ministry in Ramallah said. Seven were taken to a hospital in Tubas and two to a hospital in Jenin, it said.