West Bank

January 24, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: January 24, 2025

January 24, 2025 | Israel at War Situation Report Israel SitRep: January 24, 2025 Today’s Issue: | Israel to Remain in Southern Lebanon Beyond 60th Day of Ceasefire Agreement | IDF Conducts Southern...

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 | |

Israel SitRep: January 22, 2025

Today’s Issue: | IDF Troops Conduct Raid in Mount Dov, Seize Weapons Including Rocket and Missile Launchers | Iron Wall Counterterrorism Operation in Jenin Continues, Israeli Forces Strike Terrorists,...

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 21, 2025 | |

‘Iron Wall’: Israel Swoops on West Bank in New War Goal

Air, Land Assault: A day after the IDF chief announced imminent West Bank operations, Israeli troops, backed by helicopter gunships and drones, swept into the city of Jenin on January...

January 20, 2025 | |

‘Significant operations in Judea and Samaria’: Amid Gaza Respite, Israel Sees a New Front Emerging

Lethal Landmine: IDF Sgt. Evyatar Ben-Yehuda, a 31-year-old reservist, was killed and a company commander seriously wounded when their military vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) on January 20 while taking part in counterterrorism operations near the northern West Bank village of Tammun.

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 18, 2025 | |

‘On Guard Ahead of Gaza Deal:’ Houthi Missiles, Stabbing Attack Hit Israel

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched two ballistic missiles towards Israel on January 18, as Israelis marked the Jewish Sabbath one day before the implementation of the Gaza truce and hostage release deal.

January 15, 2025 | |

‘Hamas Finally Agreed’: Israel-Hamas Reach Second Ceasefire and Hostage Deal After 15 Months of War

Hostage Deal Finalized: President Joe Biden announced on January 15 that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a finalized ceasefire deal that would see the release of some Israeli hostages...

January 15, 2025 | |

IDF Strikes Hamas Cell in Jenin Amid PA Crackdown

IDF Carries Out Airstrike in Jenin: The IDF said it launched an airstrike in the West Bank city of Jenin in a joint operation with Israel’s internal security agency, the Shin...

January 15, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Trump Doctrine 2.0: What It Means for the Middle East

Countries across the Middle East are making moves and preparing for President Donald Trump’s incoming United States administration. Many of the region’s leaders were in power during the first...

January 14, 2025 | |

Fatah Says It Won’t Let Hamas, Iran Sacrifice Palestinians

Terrorism Has Increased in the West Bank: Fatah, the ruling party of the Palestinian Authority (PA), slammed Hamas and its backer, Iran, saying in a statement on January 12 that...

January 13, 2025 | |

‘Dramatic, Decisive Hours’: Israel, Hamas Reportedly Close to Hostage Deal

Hostages in ‘Humanitarian’ Categories Will Be Prioritized for Release: Officials from Israel, Hamas, and Qatar said on January 13 that agreement could be imminent on an initial...

January 10, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: January 10, 2025

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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”...

January 7, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

In 2025, Israel’s Gaza Campaign Is Not Over

Despite multiple IDF campaigns, Hamas continues to recruit fighters.

January 6, 2025 | |

More Than 1,000 Terror Attacks in West Bank and Jerusalem Thwarted in 2024

Shin Bet Discloses Increase in Thwarted Attempts, Decrease in Realized Terror Attacks: Israel’s internal security agency, the Shin Bet, prevented 1,040 significant terror attacks...

January 6, 2025 | |

‘Gazan Reality in Judea and Samaria’: Three Murdered in Roadside Ambush

Cars, Bus Shot Up: Three Israelis were killed and eight others wounded after Palestinian terrorists armed with assault rifles shot up two cars and a bus traveling between the Israeli...

January 6, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: January 6, 2025

Today’s Issue: | IDF Troops Withdraw From Parts of Southern Lebanon | Three Killed, Eight Wounded in West Bank Terrorist Attack | Israeli Finance Ministry Offers Incentives to Northern Residents to Return...