The Israeli army has claimed that it had killed “a number of terrorists” in three air strikes the previous day in the occupied West Bank, where a new operation was underway around the village of Tamun, AFP reports.

The army said earlier today that a “tactical group” had begun operations around Tamun and uncovered weapons. It added it was “extending the counterterrorism operation… to five villages”.

Eyewitnesses reported a “large” deployment of Israeli forces around Tubas and Tamun, the scene of recent violence.

An AFP journalist said the army was blocking the exits of the nearby Faraa refugee camp and entering homes. Drones were also visible in the sky.