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September 4, 2024 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Israel Complied with UN Resolutions; Peace Never Came

With demands that Israel leave Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor and limit its operations in the West Bank, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the Jewish State “to comply with its relevant obligations,” adding that “only an end to the occupation… will bring an end to the violence.”...

September 4, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: September 4, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Hezbollah Fires Some 65 Rockets at Israel, IAF Responds With Strikes in Southern Lebanon | IDF Arrests 14 in West Bank Overnight | IDF Troops in Rafah Eliminate More Than 200 Terrorists,...

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.

September 2, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The murder of Israeli police officers in West Bank is wake-up call

The September 1 terror attack in the West Bank, in which were killed three police officers, is part of a wider and growing campaign of attacks in the West Bank.

September 1, 2024 | |

West Bank Palestinian Terrorist Kills Three Israeli Police Officers

Latest Developments A Palestinian terrorist killed three Israeli police officers in the West Bank on September 1, ambushing officers in their patrol car at Tarqumiyah junction before fleeing the scene....

August 31, 2024 | |

Palestinian Terrorists Unleash Twin Car Bombings in West Bank

Terrorists carried out coordinated twin car bombings in the West Bank on August 30, triggering an Israeli dragnet in the city of Hebron.

August 30, 2024 | |

Israel Eliminates Hamas Commander in Jenin

On the third day of an extensive military operation in the West Bank, Israel Border Police eliminated local Hamas commander Wessam Khazem in the city of Jenin on August 30. The Israel...

August 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The IDF’s Double Offensive: Israel’s Bold Move Against Hezbollah and West Bank Militants

Israel now faces new strategic choices. It is seeking to cement its defeat of Hamas in Gaza and retain control of the southern Gaza Philadelphi corridor along the border with Egypt. It hopes to blunt terror attacks in the West Bank and Hezbollah’s attacks in Lebanon. At the same time, it faces Iranian-backed attacks from militias in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, as well as Iran’s own threats to carry out more attacks.

August 30, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 30, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Israeli Forces Eliminate Wissam Hazem, Head of Hamas in Jenin | IDF Troops Kill Dozens of Terrorists in Rafah; IAF Strikes Some 30 Terror Targets | IDF Concludes Operation in Khan Younis...

August 29, 2024 | |

Israel Eliminates Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander in Tulkarem

Amid a large-scale military operation in the West Bank, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Muhammed Jabber on August 29 in the city of...

August 28, 2024 | |

IDF Launches Sweeping West Bank Counterterrorism Operation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched an overnight counterterrorism operation in the West Bank on August 27, targeting militants in multiple locations, including the cities of...

August 28, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF chief of staff visits Jordan Valley amid West Bank terror threats

Israel Defense Forces (IFD) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi visited the Jordan Valley on August 27 and met with the heads of local municipalities. His visit took place several hours before...

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 28, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 28, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Launches Extensive Counterterrorism Operation in Northern West Bank | IDF’s West Bank Operation: Failed Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing Significant Factor in Timing | IAF Drone Strike...

August 26, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas, other terror groups turn to boobytraps and explosives to attack Israel

Hamas has reverted to this method as a way to fight the IDF without confronting the IDF using armed fighters.

August 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Ceasefire sticking points indicate Hamas’s plans to return to power

The ceasefire deal sees Hamas seeking control over Gaza's Netzarim and Philadelphi Corridors, while Israel worries about Hamas regaining power in Gaza if IDF presence is reduced.

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 8, 2024 | |

Israel Eliminates Senior Hamas Member Directing West Bank Terror

A joint statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency on August 8 confirmed that a senior Hamas operative was eliminated in an airstrike two weeks...

August 5, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 5, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IAF Eliminates Hamas Minister Who Played ‘Significant Role’ in Seizing Humanitarian Aid Entering Gaza | Kfir Infantry Brigade Completes Training Exercise on Northern Front | IDF...

August 5, 2024 | |

Israel Braces for Possible Iranian Proxy Attack From West Bank

Along with attacks on other fronts, Iran may use Palestinian proxies in the West Bank to carry out its threatened retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders abroad,...