al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades

February 21, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: February 21, 2025

Today’s Issue: | Defense Minister After Attempted Bus Bombings: ‘We Will Hunt Down the Terrorists to the Bitter End’ | IDF Counterterrorism Operations in West Bank Continuing; Three More Battalions...

February 4, 2025 | Mark Dubowitz, Ben Cohen

USAID was rotten, but Trump needs the ‘soft power’ of foreign aid done right

By abruptly shuttering the US Agency for International Development (USAID) only two weeks after returning to Washington, President Trump is signaling that he will bring accountability and efficiency...

January 30, 2025 | |

Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners, Many Convicted of Terrorism, in Exchange for 8 Hostages

Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners in Exchange for Hostages: Following the freeing of eight hostages from Hamas captivity on January 30, Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners,...

January 30, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Palestinian terrorist groups react to Israel’s latest West Bank operation

The Security Cabinet of Israel directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the Shin Bet intelligence agency, and the Israel Border Police to conduct an operation aimed at “bolstering security” in the...

January 25, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Hamas begins to publish the names of its dead members

On Friday, Hamas officially acknowledged the deaths of senior members Rawhi Mushtaha and Sami Odeh. During the war, Hamas, along with most armed groups in the Gaza Strip, implemented a policy...

January 23, 2025 | |

During Ongoing Jenin Operation, IDF Eliminates Terrorists Who Killed Three Israelis

2 Gunmen Killed by IDF in Jenin: The IDF said it eliminated two Palestinian terrorists during counterterrorism operations in the West Bank who were responsible for murdering three...

January 23, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Israeli forces eliminate two wanted West Bank gunmen

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that it located and eliminated two suspects in the northern West Bank village of Burqin who were wanted for murdering three Israelis during a...

January 22, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

West Bank terrorism persists, IDF launches operation in Jenin

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), along with the Shin Bet intelligence agency and the Israel Border Police, launched “Operation Iron Wall” against Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the Al Aqsa...

January 20, 2025 | |

Released Palestinians Greeted with Terrorist Flags, Notorious Terrorists Set for Release in Future Rounds

Israel Releases 90 Imprisoned Palestinians Following Recovery of 3 Hostages: Following the January 19 freeing of three Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity, Israel released 90...

January 10, 2025 | |

‘Until All Outlaws Are Arrested’: PA Concludes Rare Jenin Crackdown 

PA’s Month-Long West Bank Sweep: The Palestinian Authority (PA) announced the conclusion of the first phase of its security forces’ operation “Protecting the Homeland”...

November 1, 2024 | |

IDF to Establish Eastern Division to Strengthen Border With Jordan

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi announced the establishment of an eastern division to protect Israel’s eastern border on October 30....

October 10, 2024 | |

Undercover Israeli Force Eliminates Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades Leader

An Israeli Yamam counter-terrorism unit eliminated the Balata camp al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades leader on October 9 in the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Israeli police said Yamam...

September 12, 2024 | |

Israel Eliminates Three Palestinian Islamic Jihad Members in Tulkarem

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out an airstrike that eliminated three Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) members on September 11 in the West Bank city of Tulkarem. PIJ identified...

September 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iranian media shifts focus to West Bank amid Israeli military changes and protests

Pro-Iranian media shifts focus to the West Bank, highlighting Israeli military changes and protests, while downplaying Gaza conflict coverage.

August 28, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

Israeli military launches extensive operation against West Bank terrorist groups

On Monday, August 27, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Israeli Security Agency (ISA), and Israel Police launched a counterterrorism operation against Palestinian armed factions and their associated...

August 26, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

Israel is targeting orchestrators of West Bank terrorism

Israel is leveraging the current war against Hamas, Hezbollah, and its Iranian-led allies to carry out a campaign of targeted eliminations against entities involved in terrorist activities in the West...

August 21, 2024 | |

Hezbollah Launches Fifty Rockets at Israel, Striking Town in Golan

The Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah continued to expand its attacks against targets in northern Israel on August 21, firing a barrage of more than 50 rockets...

August 21, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 21, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IAF Strikes Hezbollah Weapons Depots for Second Consecutive Night | IDF Continues Operations in Rafah, Khan Younis, and Netzarim Corridor, IAF Strikes Some 30 Targets | IAF Uses Precision...

August 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF, Palestinians clash in Tubas, marking another West Bank terror escalation

The northern West Bank sees rising tensions as Palestinian terror groups expand operations near Tubas, prompting Israeli drone strikes.

August 14, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 14, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Continues Operations in Rafah, Khan Younis, Central Gaza; IAF Strikes More Than 40 Targets | IDF Launches Counterterrorism Operation in Northern West Bank | Israeli Defense Ministry...