West Bank conflict

IDF: Terrorists Use West Bank Mosques to Attack Soldiers

IDF forces in the West Bank engaged terrorists utilizing mosques and other civilian structures in Jabaliya and Tulkarm to launch attacks, jeopardizing civilian safety. Three mosques—Jabriyat and Khalid Ibn al-Walid in Jenin, and Abu Bakr al-Siddiq in Tulkarm—were identified as terrorist operational bases, with evidence including shooting ranges and spent ammunition found within. Air and ground operations resulted in the elimination of at least 165 terrorists in approximately 110 airstrikes, conducted with precision to minimize civilian harm. The IDF emphasized the persistent use of civilian infrastructure by terrorists for attacks in Judea and Samaria.

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Hamas Seizes UNRWA Health Center in Jenin

Palestinian armed actors seized control of a UNRWA health center in Jenin, preventing UNRWA staff from accessing the facility. This action, occurring amidst ongoing Palestinian Authority security operations and a volatile security situation, represents a blatant disregard for UN premises and severely undermines UNRWA’s service provision in the camp. The health center had been repeatedly restored with international funding following damage from previous Israeli security operations. This incident follows increased terrorist activity in the West Bank, prompting Israeli military concerns about a third front.

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