There is another war Israel is waging – one that is not making headlines

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Mariam BarghoutiJanuary 20, 2026 at 05:03 PM

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Israel has been waging a war in the occupied West Bank, targeting Palestinian life and infrastructure. Since 2025, nearly 50,000 Palestinians have been violently displaced from their homes, with refugee camps in Jenin and Tulkarem being destroyed and residents denied the right to return. The Israeli army has also destroyed roads, sanitation systems, and the electric grid, causing millions of dollars in economic loss. Thousands of households have been disconnected from water and electricity, leaving displaced families without access to basic services. The violence has expanded to cities in the centre of the West Bank, including Ramallah and Jericho. This campaign is part of Israel's "counterinsurgency operations" aimed at making Palestinian life impossible, similar to its efforts in Gaza.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Hebron 40% United States 40% Ramallah ×250% Tulkarem ×370% Gaza ×270% Jenin ×370% Israeli Army ×275% Palestinians ×380% Israel ×790% West Bank ×695%

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west bank 100% israeli military aggression 90% palestinians 80% settler-colonial 70% infrastructure destruction 70% home demolitions 60% displacement 60% refugee camps 50% counterinsurgency operations 50%