JERUSALEM - Israeli security forces have expanded a military operation to Nur Shams in the West Bank, a military spokesperson said on Sunday, announcing the expansion of a military operation in the occupied territory.

The military, police and intelligence services launched a counter-terrorism operation in Jenin on January 21, described by officials as a "large-scale and significant military operation".

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The Israeli military said several militants had been killed and a number of wanted suspect detained in the operation.