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WATCH: IDF arrests two terrorists, raids 100 sites in Duvdevan West Bank counterterror operation

The military said that both terrorists were suspected by the Shin Bet of planning and promoting terrorist plots to harm the citizens of the State of Israel and the IDF.

IDF troops operate in the West Bank, August 17, 2026.
A gazelle being illegally held in a basement near Jenin, August 11, 2026.

Border Police rescue illegally held gazelle from basement in private home near Jenin

Zakaria Zubeidi posing with his M-16 and a picture of then-Palestinian Authority president Yasser Arafat, in Jenin, July 31, 2004.

Shin Bet releases brother of al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades commander Zakaria Zubeidi

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

IED explosion wounds two IDF soldiers during counterterrorism operation in Jenin


Christmas tree and Nativity grotto at Jenin church destroyed in arson attack

Father Jubran said the attack “has no connection whatsoever to our authentic Palestinian and Christian culture, which is founded on love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.” 

The Christmas tree and Nativity Grotto at the Holy Redeemer Church in Jenin were destroyed in an arson attack early Monday, December 22, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., church officials said.

IDF kills two terrorists in West Bank after attempted attacks on soldiers

Terrorists were shot dead for hurling stones and attempting an attack with explosives in separate incidents near Jenin, in the West Bank.

Israeli soldiers raid the village of Jaba, near Jenin, in the West Bank, June 17, 2025.

IDF kills six terrorists, arrest dozens of wanted individuals in 'Operation Five Stones'

The operation was conducted with the IDF's Menashe Brigade and Samaria Brigade in collaboration with the Shin Bet, Border Police, and the Air Force.

IDF killed six terrorists and arrested dozens in "Operation Five Stones" in the northern West Bank.

IDF Chief Zamir orders further probe of Jenin incident of killing surrendered Palestinians

Zamir qualified that Bluth's probe could proceed only after the newly sworn-in Military Advocate General, Maj. Gen. Itay Offir, decides whether to indict the soldiers involved.

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir. November 24, 2025.

Five terrorists planning imminent terror attack in West Bank arrested by IDF, Shin Bet

The five were part of a larger terror cell operating in the area that was apprehended by Israeli security forces. 

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

Ben-Gvir backs, promotes YAMAS West Bank chief while undercover officers face ongoing investigation

The promotion came even as the three soldiers were still giving testimony on the murder of the terrorists who had surrendered.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

IDF uncover, destroy lab producing explosives during military operation in Jenin

Israeli forces also uncovered and destroyed weapons, ammunition, and several explosives during the operation.

IDF uncover and destroy lab producing explosives during military operation in Jenin, November 29, 2025.

UN says Israeli forces' killing of two wanted West Bank Palestinians looks like 'summary execution'

The incident, which occurred during Israeli counterterrorism operations in Jenin, is currently under investigation.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Israeli forces kill two wanted Palestinian terrorists after apparent surrender in West Bank

The IDF and Israeli Police announced that the incident, which occured during ongoing counterterrorism operations in the West Bank, is under investigation.

Israeli soldiers detain two Palestinians during an operation in Jenin in the West Bank, November 27, 2025

Terrorist throws explosive towards IDF near Jenin during counterterrorism operation

The soldiers opened fire on the terrorist, killing him.

Explosive devices belonging to a terrorist near Kabatiya, West Bank, November 26, 2025.