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Those people have not been allowed to return to their homes since, which in many cases have been demolished by the Israeli military.
Israel says the operation is necessary for its security.
The Geneva Conventions prohibit the displacement of civilians in occupied territory except temporarily and entitled displaced people to protection and accommodation.
Human Rights Watch found that Israel has not complied, saying that the forced displacement amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
This is the longest and largest displacement in the West Bank in decades.
Kat Lonsdorff, NPR News, Jerusalem.
Speaking at a government meeting, Netanyahu reiterated his stance against Palestinian independence.
Our opposition to a Palestinian state on any territory has not changed whatsoever, he said.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution for an international stabilization force in Gaza as part of President Trump's 20-point peace plan that went into effect last month.
Part of that resolution includes language that leaves the door open for Palestinian statehood, something insisted on by many of the countries expected to contribute troops to the stabilization force.
Netanyahu and many Israeli leaders have long opposed statehood,
saying it would be a reward for Hamas.
Kat Lonsdorf, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Speaking at a government meeting, Netanyahu reiterated his stance against Palestinian independence.
Our opposition to a Palestinian state on any territory has not changed whatsoever, he said.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution for an international stabilization force in Gaza as part of President Trump's 20-point peace plan that went into effect last month.
Part of that resolution includes language that leaves the door open for Palestinian statehood, something insisted on by many of the countries expected to contribute troops to the stabilization force.
Netanyahu and many Israeli leaders have long opposed statehood
saying it would be a reward for Hamas.