Jenin

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 7, 2024 | |

Israel Orders Evacuation of Beit Hanoun and Nearby Neighborhoods

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called for the evacuation of the Beit Hanoun, Manshiya, and Sheikh Zayed areas in the northern Gaza Strip on August 7 due to Hamas activity. IDF Arabic...

August 3, 2024 | |

Hamas Commander Eliminated in Israeli Strike Near West Bank City of Tulkarem

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July 23, 2024 | |

Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas, Fatah Commanders in West Bank City of Tulkarem

Latest Developments The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated two commanders belonging to Hamas and the Fatah-affiliated al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades in a drone strike on July 23 in the northern West...

July 23, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What China’s goal to unite Palestinians means, particularly for Hamas and the West Bank

Reports about the meeting indicated that Hamas and Fatah had agreed to end decades of divisions at the meeting.

July 23, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

Israeli drone strike kills wanted West Bank commanders

On July 23, an Israeli drone strike in the northern West Bank city of Tulkarm killed two wanted commanders belonging to Hamas and al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades. Hamas commander Ashraf Nafeh and...

July 16, 2024 | |

EU Sanctions West Bank Settlers

The European Union (EU) on July 15 imposed sanctions against five Israelis and three organizations in the West Bank under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. “The listed...

July 11, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Power vacuum: Can an ‘interim’ force work for Gaza?

If the Palestinian Authority can’t even control the West Bank, how will its troops fare in Gaza?

July 3, 2024 | |

Four Palestinian Islamic Jihad Operatives Killed Planting Explosives in the West Bank

An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) members in Nur Shams, near the West Bank city of Tulkarm, on July 2. “An IDF [Israel Defense Forces] aircraft struck...

July 2, 2024 | |

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Claims Responsibility for Fatal West Bank Bombing

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist organization claimed responsibility for a deadly roadside bomb attack in the West Bank on July 1 in which one Israeli officer was killed and another was seriously wounded...

June 27, 2024 | |

IDF Captain Killed, 16 Soldiers Wounded in IED Attacks in Jenin

An Israeli soldier was killed and 16 wounded in a roadside bomb attack in the West Bank city of Jenin in the early hours of June 27. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) named the fallen...

June 21, 2024 | |

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Terrorists Planning Attack Eliminated in West Bank by IDF

Israeli special forces eliminated two terrorists from the Iran-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) near the West Bank boundary on June 21, preventing an attack. The two...

June 17, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: June 17, 2024

Today’s Issue: IDF Spokesman: Hezbollah ‘Bringing Us to the Brink’ of Possible ‘Wider Escalation’ | IDF Chief of Staff: Army Seeking to Expand Enlistment, Haredi Community Has Opportunity for...

June 14, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

Senior members of Islamic Jihad’s branch in Jenin killed in a counterterrorism operation

On Jun. 13, Israeli forces operating in the northern West Bank city of Qabatiya killed “two senior terrorists” belonging to Islamic Jihad’s Katibat Jenin branch, the Israeli military said....

June 14, 2024 | |

Two Senior Islamic Jihad Gunmen Killed in IDF Counterterrorism Operation

Israeli commandos exchanged fire and killed “two senior terrorists” barricaded in a building during a counterterrorism operation in the northern West Bank city of Qabatiya on June 13, the Israel Defense...

June 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s FM warns Israel against attack on Lebanon amid Hezbollah’s attacks

Meanwhile Iran continued to support attacks on Israel in the region. The pro-Iran Al-Mayadeen media noted that Palestinian terrorists in Jenin had fought with the IDF.

June 14, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

The West Bank: A 3-year crisis led by Palestinian terrorist groups

For three years, violence in the West Bank has persisted with no signs of abatement, fueled mainly by Iran-backed terrorist groups. While Israeli forces conduct near-daily counterterrorism raids, attacks...

June 14, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: June 14, 2024

Today’s Issue: IDF Concludes 13-Hour Counterterror Operation in Jenin | IDF Continues Operations in Southern and Central Gaza, Eliminates Terrorist, Destroys Explosive Devices | Nahal Brigade Operates...

June 7, 2024 | |

State Department Sanctions Armed Palestinian Group in Nablus But Refrains From Terrorist Designation

Latest Developments The U.S. State Department announced sanctions on a notorious Palestinian terrorist group on June 6 but refrained from designating it as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization” or...

June 7, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: June 7, 2024

Today’s Issue: IDF Spokesman: IDF Used ‘Precise Strike’ on Terrorists in UNRWA School, ‘Stopped a Ticking Time-Bomb’ | IDF Continues Operations in Bureij, Deir al-Balah, Rafah Area, Kills Terrorists,...