IDF kills Islamic Jihad commander in West Bank
The recent news of the IDF killing the Islamic Jihad commander in the West Bank has sparked a range of emotions and reactions. On the one hand, there is a sense of relief and satisfaction that a leader of a terrorist group, responsible for inciting violence and carrying out attacks, has been removed from the equation. Abu Shujaiya, as he was known, was not just any ordinary citizen but the leader of a local battalion of the Islamic Jihad in the Nur Shams refugee camp. His elimination is undoubtedly a blow to the organization and a victory for the IDF.
However, it is important to note the context in which this operation took place.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker