Israel broadens security crackdown on Hamas

Security forces have detained some 40 Hamas members in search for three kidnapped youths. The mobilization in Hamas strongholds in the West Bank is the broadest in years and comes amidst heightened tensions between Israel and Palestine, in the wake of the creation of a unity cabinet including Hamas.

Background:

Israel ramps up pressure on Hamas in hunt for missing teens [Reuters]

Israel starts widest Hamas crackdown in almost a decade [USA Today]