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Israel Kills Hamas Jenin Chief, Declares Camp Occupied After Drone Strike
Israeli security agencies said Bitawi helped rebuild a local Hamas network and direct attacks on civilians and security forces.
- On Friday, the Israel Defense Forces conducted a rare airstrike in the West Bank city of Jenin, killing Hamas operative Qais Bitawi and two accomplices. The military said a single drone-fired missile struck the three men near a vehicle.
- This operation marks a rare use of air power in the occupied territory, where the IDF has not conducted an airstrike in about 10 months. The military previously dismantled the local network during Operation Iron Wall.
- Security agencies described Bitawi as involved in "directing, funding, and executing" terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers. Authorities confirmed they recovered weapons from the vehicle used by the three men.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the IDF for the "successful thwarting of the terrorists in Jenin" on Friday. Hamas condemned the attack but did not claim Bitawi as a member.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the operation reflects a "proactive policy" that has led to an 80% decrease in West Bank terrorist activity. The military remains on heightened readiness amid regional tensions.
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The Israeli army carried out an airstrike on the West Bank on Friday. A Hamas leader and two accomplices were killed in the process,…
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IDF and ISA Eliminate Senior Hamas Operative in Jenin Airstrike
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israeli forces on Friday eliminated three terrorists in the Jenin area, including Qais Bitawi, a senior Hamas operative in the former Jenin terrorist network, the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency said in a joint statement. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The Israel Air Force struck […]
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