First time in 20 years: IDF tanks set to operate in Jenin in the West Bank

This marks the first time in 20 years that tanks will be used in operations in the West Bank against terrorists.

In addition to tanks, troops of the Duvdevan and Nahal units were also deployed in the area, the military said.

On January 21, the IDF launched a large-scale operation to thwart terrorism, dubbed Operation Iron Wall.

Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.