Jenin

Dozens of Palestinians breach IDF checkpoints to enter Jenin refugee camp

At least 10 Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces operating in the area, with IDF using drones to monitor and locate more suspects inside the refugee camp.

 A road is barricaded in Jenin refugee camp, amid ongoing clashes between Palestinian Authority security forces and terrorists, in the West Bank, January 8, 2025.
Israeli security forces investigate a ramming attack in Hebron, December 6, 2025; illustrative.

Ramadan will show if clan clashes are really over, say Hebron residents

Police seize rifles and grenades in Tarabin as "Operation New Order" intensifies in the south. January 7, Negev

'Operation New Order': 30 arrested, weapons seized in major Tarabin police raid in the Negev

Israel security forces apprehend five terrorists planning an  imminent terror attack in the Barta'a area near Jenin, November 30, 2025.

IDF: Staying in West Bank refugee camps will quell lone-wolf terror


IDF soldiers Ofer Yung, Avraham Friedman killed during West Bank terror infiltration

An additional unnamed soldier was killed in the incident, and eight additional soldiers were injured.

 sraeli soldiers take positions at the scene of a shooting attack, at the Tayasir checkpoint east of Tubas, in the West Bank on February 4, 2025.

Security forces kill three, arrest 50 terrorists in Tulkarm in counterterror op.

For the first time, IDF troops are conducting operations in the West Bank being transported by Eitan partially armored vehicles.

 IDF troops operate in Tulkarm, February 3, 2025.

How IDF is sending a message against terrorism in Jenin - analysis

The IDF launched Operation Iron Wall last week to try to clamp down on the rising terrorist threat in Jenin and other areas of the West Bank.

 Smoke rises during an Israeli military operation, in the al-Fara camp, in the West Bank, on February 2, 2025.

IDF failed to stop West Bank terror in 2023 and 2024 - will 'Iron Wall' succeed? - analysis

The Israeli military is adopting a mindset that argues using tougher tactics from Gaza may produce greater deterrence against Palestinian terror.

 IDF troops operate in the northern West Bank. February 2, 2025.

IDF destroys terror infrastructure in Jenin in Operation Iron Wall

Defense Minister Israel Katz reportedly gave instructions to the IDF to destroy any building "incriminated" in terrorist activity.

 Smoke rises during an Israeli army operation in Jenin, February 2, 2025.

WATCH: IAF strikes West Bank terror cells en route to 'imminent' terror attacks

One of the strikes killed Abd al-Hadi Kamil, a former prisoner convicted of planning terrorist attacks, who was released in the November 2023 hostage deal agreement.

 Israeli security forces seen during a military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, February 1, 2025

IDF eliminates terrorists who killed St.-Sgt. Liam Hazi in Jenin

Troops encircled the building in which the terrorists were embedded and killed them. 

 IDF troops operate in Jenin. January 29, 2025.

IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Liam Hazi in West Bank op.

During the incident in which Hazi was killed, a soldier in the same battalion was wounded.

 Staff Sergeant (St.-Sgt.) Liam Hazi

Katz: IDF to remain in Jenin even after operation

Generally, since the Second Intifada of 2000-2005, the IDF has not stationed troops for any extended period within major Palestinian cities like Jenin.

 IDF troops operate in Jenin. January 29, 2025.

Inside Jenin: 'Post' embeds with IDF counterterror ops. in West Bank

Reporter's Notebook: Jenin has long been seen as a hub for terrorism, where weapons, money, and terrorist forces converge.

 Jenin streets following IDF operations in the city, January 27, 2025.