The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a wide-ranging counterterrorism operation in the West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday. The IDF, Israel Security Authority and Israel Border Police announced the operation in a joint statement, but did not give details. Two people were allegedly killed in an Israeli strike that was part of the operation, France 24 reported, citing the Palestinian Health Ministry.

An Israeli military source allegedly told the Times of Israel that the operation began with drone strikes and is expected to last for several days. The strikes were reportedly on terror infrastructure used by terror organizations operating in Jenin.

“This is another step towards achieving the goal we set – strengthening security in Judea and Samaria,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. “We act methodically and resolutely against the Iranian axis wherever it sends its arms – in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Judea, and Samaria.”

IDF counterterrorism activities in the city of Jenin and the Jenin Camp. (IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.)

The operation in Jenin comes at a turning point for the IDF’s war against Hamas in Gaza. As part of a cease-fire agreement, three Israeli civilian hostages were released on Sunday. Emily Damari, Romi Goren, and Doron Steinbrecher were reunited with their families after spending 471 days in Hamas captivity.

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Efrat Lachter and Yonat Friling contributed to this report.