July 2023 Jenin Operation

Erdan to UN:

'There is no right of return and never will be'

Israel's ambassador to the UN tells Security Council PA seeks to destroy Jewish State, not to create a Palestinian one.

Moving footage:

Soldier who fell in Jenin filmed at Homesh Yeshiva Purim party

Representatives of the Homesh Yeshiva told the parents of David Yitzhak Yehuda that their son was a frequent guest..

PA chairman in Jenin:

'We will continue the fight until we conquer Israel'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas promises to restore the damage from the recent operation in Jenin, expresses support for the terrorists.

Following IDF operation:

PA chairman to make rare visit to Jenin

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to visit Jenin amid the PA's loss of control and a week after IDF counterterrorism operation.

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Hundreds of bikers ride in memory of fallen soldier

Hundreds of motorcyclists ride together from Itamar to Beit El in memory of David Yehudah Yitzhak, who was killed in Jenin last week.

Col. Richard Kemp on Jenin op:

'Remarkable achievement unprecedented in modern warfare'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan lauds IDF for avoiding killing any civilians in Jenin operation.

EU envoy:

'Israeli operation in Jenin violated international law'

EU envoy to PA-assigned territories visits Jenin, claims Israel's use of force during operation was disproportional.

Call to UN Sec. Gen. Guterres:

'Stop giving a moral blank check to Palestinians to kill Jews'

SWC decries UN Secretary General Gutteres’ condemnation of Israel’s 'excessive force' against armed terrorists.

Sermon praising Jenin on Temple Mount

The sermon read during the Friday prayer at the al-Aqsa mosque praised the people of Jenin for their resistance to the IDF.

Ambassador Erdan to UN: 'Israel will not stand idly by'

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations explains the operation in Jenin ahead of a Security Council council meeting.

AJC fires back at UN chief:

'The facts speak for themselves'

American Jewish Committee rejects claim by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Israel used excessive force in Jenin.

UAE pledges $15 million to rebuild Jenin

The money will be granted to UNRWA, the UN agency that assists “Palestinian refugees”.

UN chief charges:

'Israel used excessive force in Jenin'

Ambassador Erdan fires back: The Secretary-General’s remarks against Israel were shameful, farfetched, and completely detached from reality.

Gallant, Austin discuss counterterrorism operation in Jenin

Gallant emphasizes to US counterpart measures taken by Israel to prevent harm to uninvolved civilians.

Hamas in Jenin:

We are back to producing explosives

The al-Qassam Brigades published a video depicting the production of a large amount of explosives in Jenin.

Hamas and Jihad refuse to attend joint meeting with Abbas

Abbas invited the general secretaries of the Palestinian factions to hold an emergency meeting following IDF operation in Jenin.

Netanyahu:

'Jenin is no longer a safe haven'

Netanyahu summarizes operation in Jenin: This is just a first step. It’s not, by no means, the last action that we will take.

Rabbi accuses BBC of blood libel in Bennett interview

Europan Jewish Association chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin reacts to BBC interviewer's claim Israelis 'are happy to kill children.'

Gallant:

'The terrorists acted like cowards in Jenin'

Defense Minister says IDF changed Jenin from a sanctuary for terrorists in this week's operation.

'A fighter and angel':

Thousands attend funeral for fallen IDF soldier

Sergeant First Class David Yehuda Yitzhak laid to rest at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem.

Haredi MK: 'This is the time to pray for the soldiers' welfare'

MK Yisrael Eichler opens meeting with condolences to family of fallen soldier, prayer for soldiers returning from Jenin.

Fallen IDF soldier's message:

'Remember, soon you won't be here anymore, so take the plunge!'

In a letter to himself, David Yehuda Yitzhak, who fell in Jenin, writes several messages of inspiration. 'Be good, simply good.'

Miracle: Rocket fragment found in children's swimming pool

Father who found fragment of second rocket in swimming pool says 'huge miracle' rockets weren't launched during the daytime.

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Beit El residents honor fallen soldier with Israeli flags

Beit El resident David Yehuda Yitzhak fell in battle during the military operation in Jenin this week.

DM Gallant:

'We took every measure required to prevent harm to civilians'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant delivers remarks regarding the IDF’s activities in Jenin.

IDF investigates:

Soldier killed in Jenin may have been hit by friendly fire

Defense echelon investigating suspicion that David Yehuda Yitzhak, killed as IDF forces withdrew from Jenin, was hit by friendly fire.

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Psalms recited in Knesset in memory of soldier killed in Jenin

Deputy Speaker of the Knesset MK Nissim Vaturi stops plenum discussions to read chapter of Psalms in memory of IDF soldier killed in Jenin.

Hamas leader: 'We taught Israel a lesson, they were defeated'

Hamas terror group claims it caused Israel 'heavy losses' in Jenin, promises to force Israel to 'rethink its course.'

Cleared for publication:

IDF soldier David Yehuda Yitzhak killed in Jenin operation

IDF soldier killed by live fire during operational activity in Jenin. He was taken to hospital, pronounced dead there.

As IDF withdraws from Jenin:

Five rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel

Remains of one rocket hit home in Sderot, no injuries. IDF strikes targets in Gaza in retaliation.

UN human rights chief:

'The violence must stop'

UN human rights chief Volker Turk denounces violence following Tel Aviv attack and Jenin operation: Violence only begets more violence.

Haifa:

Seven protesters against Jenin operation arrested

Police arrest seven people who waved PLO flags during a left-wing protest in Haifa against the operation in Jenin.

PA cabinet leader claims:

'The IDF killed and arrested innocent people'

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh blasts the countries which backed Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Jenin.

BBC interviewer stuns Bennett:

'Israeli forces are happy to kill children'

Former PM responds to BBC interviewer who asserted that the IDF is happy to kill children: We’re doing the right thing.

In a cemetery: Armed terror cell discovered by IDF

Use of cemetery for terror purposes 'further proof of the exploitation of civilian areas in Jenin,' IDF says.

Report: IDF forces began withdrawal from Jenin area

Following exchange of fire with armed terrorists, IDF forces begin to withdraw from Jenin area, report claims.

IDF reports: 'Over a thousand weapons confiscated in Jenin'

Israeli security forces confiscate over 1,000 weapons in Jenin, question over 300 suspects, and apprehend 30.

President Herzog: 'Attack proves need for Jenin operation'

President Isaac Herzog commented on the attack in Tel Aviv, saying that it proved the need for the IDF operation in Jenin.

Watch: IDF neutralizes explosives manufacturing facility

IDF locates, neutralizes, a fourth facility for manufacturing explosives in Jenin.

Israeli Arabs demonstrate in solidarity with Jenin

Several Israeli Arab communities have scheduled protest demonstrations against the Jenin operation for Tuesday evening.

Netanyahu:

'Tel Aviv attack won't stop us from fighting terrorism'

PM says ramming, stabbing attack in Tel Aviv doesn't affect Israel's resolve in Jenin operation.

Red Cross attacks Israel at same time as Tel Aviv attack

International Committee of the Red Cross publishes statement criticizing Jenin counterterror op at same time as ramming attack.

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IDF neutralizing explosives on the roads of Jenin

IDF engineering vehicles operated to neutralize 11 IEDs concealed by terrorists on roads and inside terrorist infrastructure in Jenin

Tel Aviv ramming attack:

'The price of PA incitement is seen in Tel Aviv'

Coalition ministers and MKs call for continuation of Jenin military operation following ramming attack in Tel Aviv.

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IDF destroys terror tunnel built under Jenin mosque

Tunnel used by terrorists in Jenin located and neutralized during military operation.

Defense Minister holds situational assessment on Jenin operation

Minister Yoav Gallant meets IDF, Shin Bet leaders to receive update of ongoing counterterrorism operation in Jenin.

Jenin:

IDF neutralizes underground shaft used to store explosives

Israeli security forces continue counterterrorism activities in Jenin, neutralizing grenade launcher, underground shaft used for weapons.

Jenin operation continues:

Weapons collected, terrorist operatives arrested

Defense official: The resistance of the armed terrorists was low - they ran away when we arrived.

Oman condemns Jenin op.:

'We support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people'

Oman's Foreign Ministry calls on international community to "assume its responsibilities" in order to achieve peace.

Ambassador Erdan:

'PA should condemn terrorism instead of supporting it'

Israel's UN Ambassador: Storing explosives used to target civilians while using civilians as cover is a double war crime.

Turkey criticizes Jenin op.:

'Current tensions could trigger a new spiral of violence'

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry condemns Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Jenin, calls on Israel "to act with common sense".

Ra'am charges:

'Netanyahu using Palestinian blood to evade political crisis'

The Islamic Movement and its party in the Knesset, Ra’am, condemn IDF operation in Jenin.

UN chief 'deeply concerned' about developments in Jenin

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for military operations to be conducted "with full respect for international humanitarian law".

Netanyahu: Freedom is precious and is never free

Prime Minister Netanyahu commented on the Jenin operation at the July 4th celebration in the United States embassy.

Security official:

'We didn't come to conquer Jenin'

Official says military operation in Jenin will likely last another 24 hours barring unforeseen escalation.

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Firefight between Maglan soldiers and terrorists in Jenin

Footage published from Operation Home and Garden. 100 suspects interogated so far.

Congresswoman Tlaib: 'Congress must stop funding Israel'

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib tweeted about the Jenin operation, demanding that Congress end aid to Israel.

Hamas calls for Jenin residents to capture Israeli soldiers

In a message of support for the terrorist organizations in Jenin, Hamas called for the abduction of Israeli soldiers in the city.

Netanyahu:

'Jenin became a haven for terror; we're putting a stop to it'

PM speaks of military operation in Jenin.

IDF spokesman to INN:

'Jenin is a hornet's nest of terrorism, infested with weapons'

The IDF's international spokesperson explains the goals behind today's operation in Jenin.