Israel could deploy military helicopters and drones to the occupied West Bank, in a major escalation of operations in the Palestinian territories. The aircraft could be used to assist military operations in the occupied territories after Israeli forces ramped up their assault on the city of Jenin, leading to the death of an Israeli army officer last week. Last week, Israel shot dead Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, as she covered another Israeli raid on the city. While Israel rarely deploys aerial forces in the West Bank, Haaretz said the military is considering using drones and helico…