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Israel deploys tanks to occupied West Bank for first time in more than 20 years

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Israel deploys tanks into the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than two decades .

Residents who had been “evacuated” will be prevented from returning, Israel 's defense minister says.

Israel has been carrying out “ Operation Iron Wall ” a military campaign focused on the northern West Bank .

At least 27 people have been killed in the offensive in Jenin and 70 across the West Bank since the beginning of the year .

Palestinians want the West Bank , as well as Gaza and occupied East Jerusalem , for a future independent state. Jewish settlements there are considered illegal under international law. CNN ’s Kareem Khadder contributed to this report. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com .