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Drugs found in Gaza aid as IDF destroys Hamas weapons in mosques, arrests West Bank terrorists

"Hamas remains the main obstacle to further improving the situation in the Gaza Strip," a senior COGAT official said.

Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid wait at the Kerem Shalom crossing before entering the Gaza Strip from southern Israel, August 12, 2026.
Tomer Morad and his sister, Tal.

'Doesn't close the circle': Victim's sister speaks after IDF kills terrorist father of 2022 shooter

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

Terrorist killed by IDF for attempted stabbing found to be father of 2022 Tel Aviv shooter

Palestinian with the number 44 drawn on his arm by IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank, August 18, 2026.

'Lessons were drawn': IDF confirms soldiers numbered Palestinian suspects in West Bank operation


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.