Jenin

Fallen commander becomes moral compass for his troops

Sergeant Elkana Navon, of blessed memory, fell in battle in Jenin about a year and a half ago. Two of.his soldiers spoke with Arutz Sheva about his character and legacy.

Former IDF General:

'IDF should destroy monument to Arafat, not a soldier'

Ofer Winter said that the monument to Yasser Arafat should have been destroyed in a formal military operation, not by an individual soldier.

Arrest in broad daylight:

Undercover Border Police, dressed as locals, surprise terrorist

Undercover Border Police officers operating in the Judea and Samaria sector arrested a fugitive terrorist in the heart of Jenin in a precise operation carried out under the direction of the Shin Bet.

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YAMAM raids and arrests a protection gang

A wide-ranging nighttime operation by the Northern District special forces raided targets in Jenin and villages in northern Israel to arrest five suspects who extorted a businessman.

10/7 in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister's warning: Prepare for an attack

Defense Minister Israel Katz said sustained IDF operations cut terror by over 80%, ordering preparations for possible October 7-style attacks in Judea and Samaria.

IDF rep reveals:

Political leadership ordered to strengthen PA economy

IDF representative tells Knesset subcommittee that Israeli Arabs are being allowed into Jenin and Tulkarm to boost PA economy.

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Undercover units arrest terrorists in heart of Jenin

Security forces continue operations in Jenin as part of a large-scale operation in northern Samaria, which began last night.

Commanders punished

Soldier abandoned in Arab village after falling asleep

An IDF investigation found 'severe failures' after a special-unit fighter was accidentally left alone for 40 minutes in Qabatiya.

Testimonies of officers who fought in Jenin revealed

Terrorists made suspicious movements during Jenin clashes, 'kept putting their hands down, made movements as if putting their hands in their pockets,' Border Police officers who were present at the scene say.

Yamas members questioned over Jenin shooting of two terrorists

Three Yamas fighters questioned after two wanted terrorists were shot in Jenin. DIP launched a criminal probe into the incident.

Jenin clashes:

Criminal investigation opened against Border Police officers

Department for the Investigation of Police opens criminal investigation into Border Police officers who shot two terrorists in Jenin after the terrorists allegedly surrendered.

'Manipulated'

Videos of Jenin clashes were systematically edited

Following uproar surrounding Jenin gunfire, Israeli citizen analyzes video clips, finds them systematically cut and edited.

Officers clarify:

Terrorists were shot after attempting to flee

Yamas officers who shot two terrorists who had surrendered say the two violated their commands and returned to the building before a threat was ruled out.

Jenin area continues to be a leader in terrorism

According to Palestinian data, a total of 356 terror attacks targeted Israeli civilians and security forces across Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem throughout October, injuring eight.

Watch: Terrorists eliminated outside a cave near Jenin

Drone footage shows the moment of the elimination, showing the three terrorists falling next to the cave from which they emerged.

Near Jenin

Three terrorists who planned an attack eliminated

Yamam counterterrorism officers eliminate terrorist cell that was planning an attack near the Jenin refugee camp. The Israel Air Force strikes the cave from which the terrorists had emerged.

Graduate of Eli Yeshiva assumes command of Menashe Brigade

Lt. Col. Matan Feldman has assumed command of the Menashe Regional Brigade, replacing Col. Ayub Kayuf, who served in the position for the past two years.

Helmet Camera Footage:

YAMAM kills terrorist near Jenin

The Israel Police have released helmet camera footage of the moment Israeli forces encircled the terrorist's hiding spot and eliminated him as he tried to flee.

Security forces eliminate terrorist in northern Samaria

Yamam and Duvdevan units thwart terrorist cells in Jenin area, seizing firearms and apprehending key figures; terrorist Yusuf Emad Al-Amer eliminated.

IDF soldier moderately injured in stabbing attack near Jenin

Terrorist eliminated after stabbing IDF soldier during operational activity in Kafr Rumana.

IDF foils plan to establish a terror cell in Jenin

IDF forces arrested five terrorists in the Jenin area within the Menashe Brigade, including one who planned to establish a terror organization in Jenin.

Anti-terror raid:

5 terrorists apprehended in Jenin area, plots foiled

Israeli forces apprehend five terrorists in Jenin, Far'a, and Tamun, acting on Shin Bet intelligence. The operations thwart planned attacks, dismantle a terror network involved in financing and weapons, and nab explosive manufacturers.

Palestinian Authority uncovers explosives lab in Jenin

PA says its security forces dismantle explosives lab in Jenin; materials seized included oxygen tanks, remote detonators, and high-powered devices.

Unusual Incident:

IDF fires warning shots as diplomatic convoy strays in Jenin

Troops opened fire in air after diplomats deviated from approved route, military reviewing incident.

House of terrorist involved in killing IDF officer destroyed

המחבל, יחד עם מחבל נוסף, לפני כעשרה חודשים לקח חלק בהריגת סרן אלון סקאג'יו ז"ל באירוע מבצעי בג'נין בו נפצעו 16 לוחמים נוספים

Jenin:

Suspect released since chase violated IDF directives

IDF soldiers chased after a suspect who fled into a hospital and arrested him. Since the troops did not receive authorization to enter the hospital, the suspect was released.

Terrorists hurl explosives towards IDF forces near Jenin

IDF forces respond to explosive-hurling terrorists in in Silat al-Harithiya, eliminating one and injuring two. No IDF injuries reported.

Footage from helmet camera:

Soldiers exchange fire with terrorists in Jenin

Footage from helmet camera of Special Operations Unit fighters fighting terrorists in Jenin, two terrorists killed and one wounded.

Operation Wall of Iron in Jenin:

Three terrorists eliminated, senior terrorist arrested

During the exchange of fire, forces eliminated two terrorists. Ten additional terrorists were apprehended by the forces, including Liwaa Jaaz, a senior operative in the terror network in the area of Jenin.

Watch: Hamas leader in Jenin eliminated

Footage taken from helmet cam of a Border Police officer shows successful elimination of Hamas leader in Jenin Isser Saadi.

Counterterrorism in Samaria:

Hamas chief in Jenin eliminated

Undercover Border Police officers, together with IDF soldiers from the Menashe Brigade and ISA intelligence, eliminated the head of the area's Hamas branch Isser Sa'adi, at the end of an exchange of fire.

1st time in over 20 years:

IDF tanks operate near Jenin

For the first time since Operation Defensive Shield in 2002, an armored force is operating in the Jenin area as part of Operation Iron Wall.

Report:

IDF considering permanent outposts in Jenin

The IDF Central Command is considering establishing permanent posts in Jenin, where a new battalion dedicated to the refugee camp would operate.

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Egoz Unit soldiers discover and destroy a rigged vehicle in Jenin

Over 90 terrorists arrested, 12 weapons confiscated this week in Judea and Samaria; Egoz Unit soldiers destroy rigged vehicle in Jenin operation.

Closure:

IDF soldiers locate fallen soldier's personal effects in Jenin

The Egoz special forces unit has located personal items belonging to Border Police officer Shai Garmai, who was killed in action in Jenin last year.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

IDF's operation doesn't bother the terrorists in Jenin

Zvi Yehezkeli responds to Operation Wall of Iron, explains why the IDF's operation in northern Samaria won't eradicate terror in the area.

Operation Wall of Iron:

IDF carries out wave of demolitions in Jenin

On Sunday, the IDF destroyed approximately 20 buildings used by terrorists in Jenin.

Mother of fallen soldier:

'He said 'I won't die for no reason, I will die for Israel'

Ayelet, the mother of Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi, who fell in a clash with terrorists in Jenin shared how her son's death saved the lives of other soldiers.

IDF strikes three terror cells in Samaria

Overnight IAF aircraft struck three terror cells in Samaria. In Qabatiya, the aircraft struck and eliminated a terrorist cell on its way to carry out an imminent terrorist attack.

2 terrorists who killed Sgt. Liam Hazi eliminated

During counterterror operation in Jenin, soldiers engaged in close-quarters combat with two terrorists who fortified themselves inside. 1 soldier was killed and 5 wounded in the battle.

5 soldiers injured:

Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi fell in Jenin

Haruv reconnaissance soldier, First Sergeant Liam Hazi from Rosh Haayin, fell during operational activity in Jenin. Another soldier from the unit was seriously injured.

Operation Wall of Iron:

150 IEDs destroyed in less than 48 hours

Israeli forces in Jenin and Tulkarm found weapons, destroyed IEDs, and killed 18 terrorists in various engagements.

Defense Minister:

'IDF will remain in Jenin after operation ends'

Defense Minister Israel Katz declares today that the operation would soon expand to other PA cities, and that the IDF would station permanent forces to prevent terrorism returning.

Jenin:

Weapon storage and manufacturing facilities dismantled

During Commando Brigade operations in Jenin, troops located and dismantled a weapons manufacturing workshop and two weapon storage facilities containing ammunition and combat equipment.

ANALYSIS:

What led to the IDF op in Jenin—and why it won’t be the last

The city is a magnet for weapons, Iranian and Hamas-fueled terrorism, and gunmen who are increasingly using deadly IEDs, and blatantly use mosques, schools and hospitals.

Arutz Sheva in Jenin:

'We go house to house and destroy everything'

Arutz Sheva gives an inside look at the Haruv special forces unit's operations during Operation Wall of Iron.

Explosive in washing machine:

Terror observation command center identified in Jenin

Security forces have eliminated over 15 terrorists, apprehended more than 40 wanted individuals, and confiscated dozens of weapons in the operation in Jenin.

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Troops from the Kfir Brigade operate in Jenin

The troops are operating as part of Operation Wall of Iron. Over the past few days, the troops eliminated terrorists, and located and destroyed an explosives lab and a lathe for manufacturing weapons.

IDF: Three Egoz Unit fighters injured in Jenin

Three soldiers from the Egoz Unit were injured Thursday while fighting terror in Jenin. 'They have been transferred to the hospital, their families have been notified,' IDF says.

Near Jenin

IAF aircraft strikes vehicle with terrorists

IAF aircraft strikes vehicle with a terrorist cell inside in the area of Qabatiya. PA health bureau says two terrorists eliminated in the strike.

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Egoz Unit's activities in Jenin

The commander of the Egoz Unit: We will reach every place we are required to, and act in the best way possible to ensure the security of the citizens of the State of Israel.

ISA chief:

'We're in a multi-front campaign, right now, it’s Samaria’s time'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and ISA chief Ronen Bar hold a situational assessment in Jenin during counter-terror operation.

Security source on Jenin operation:

If Zakaria Zubeidi holds a weapon, he'll be eliminated

Security source responds to release of Gilboa prison break mastermind in Hamas ceasefire deal, warns Jenin operation 'will not end soon.'

Hamas accuses the PA of betrayal

Hamas accuses Palestinian Authority's security forces of collaborating with Israel in IDF's operation in Jenin.

Two terrorists eliminated in Jenin

The elimination followed a four-hour standoff which included an exchange of gunfire.

Footage of the Jenin operation:

Over ten terrorists killed, many explosives destroyed

Over 10 terrorists eliminated as IDF carries out aerial strikes on terror targets, destroys explosives, in new Jenin operation.

Operation Wall of Iron:

Israeli security forces launch counterterror operation in Jenin

IDF soldiers, including special operations, ISA, and Border Police personnel will operate in the coming days in the Jenin area.

50 terrorists arrested, 10 eliminated, in Judea and Samaria

Israeli security forces arrest 50 terrorists, eliminate over 10 terrorists, in aerial strikes, confiscate terror funds, in counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria.

6 terrorists eliminated in airstrike in Jenin

PA health authorities report 6 dead and several injured in Israeli strike in Jenin, the first such Israeli action in Jenin since the PA began its operations against terrorists in the city.

Amid PA operation in Jenin

Hamas and Fatah trade accusations

Hamas official accuses PA of attempting to kill Hamas members in Area A of Judea and Samaria. Fatah fires back: Hamas brought destruction to Gaza, we won't let them repeat it in Judea and Samaria.