Israel announces elimination of Islamic Jihad commander
Israeli military (photo: idfanc.activetrail.biz)
Israeli forces killed several militants during a counterterrorism operation in the West Bank near a mosque in the city of Tulkarm. Among the dead was Muhhamad Jabber, known as Abu Shujaa, the commander of the Islamic Jihad organization, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
In a statement, the Israeli side reported that on the first day of a joint counterterrorism operation by the IDF, ISA, and border police in Jenin and Tulkarm, 12 terrorists were eliminated, more than 10 wanted suspects were apprehended, dozens of explosive devices were dismantled and weapons were confiscated.
In Tulkarm, five Islamists who were hiding in a mosque were killed.
"Among the terrorists that were eliminated was Muhhamad Jabber, Abu Shujaa, the head of a terrorist network in Nur Shams who had been involved in numerous terror attacks," the IDF said.
The statement also noted that Israeli forces dismantled dozens of explosive devices, arrested terrorism suspects, and seized weapons, including M-16 rifles, ammunition, and additional military equipment.
During the operation, one IDF soldier was injured moderately, evacuated, and hospitalized.
The Israel Defense Forces also released video and photos of the counterterrorism operation.
The operation by Israel in the West Bank (photo: idfanc.activetrail.biz)
Elimination of Islamic Jihad members
Israel has been systematically targeting the leadership of the radical group Islamic Jihad, which is recognized as a terrorist organization.
Last May, Israeli forces eliminated one of the group's leaders, IJ Aed Husseini, as well as the head of its rocket forces, Ali Ghaly, and his deputy.
In October 2023, media reported the killing of a senior leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in northern Gaza, Musa Nasir.
Additionally, in 2021, the Israel Defense Forces and the General Security Service eliminated the commander of the Northern Command of the Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of Islamic Jihad, who was responsible for launching anti-tank rockets at Israeli cities.
Earlier reports indicated that in mid-May 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the conclusion of a special operation against Islamic Jihad.
