The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have entered Nablus, a major city in the West Bank, as part of a new military campaign named “Iron Wall.”

The operation, which began on January 21, 2025, comes just days after a ceasefire in the Gaza war, signaling a strategic shift in Israel’s military focus toward the West Bank.

Details of the mission remain limited, but analysts suggest the move underscores Israel’s intent to curb militant activity in the area amid continuing regional instability. The entry into Nablus has heightened concerns of renewed clashes, with residents bracing for the possibility of escalated violence.

The IDF has framed the operation as a security measure, while critics warn it could further inflame already fragile relations in the West Bank following months of conflict in Gaza.