Israeli Forces Neutralize Five Palestinian Gunmen in West Bank Mosque Operation

Israeli forces recently conducted a raid in the West Bank city of Tulkarem, where they killed five Palestinian gunmen inside a mosque. This operation is part of a larger, ongoing military campaign by Israel in the West Bank, which has intensified since the conflict with Hamas in Gaza escalated. The Israeli military claims the raid targeted members of the Islamic Jihad group, including a local commander, Muhammad Jabber, also known as Abu Shujaa, who was accused of planning attacks against Israelis​ DW  andAl-Monitor

Israeli security forces recently neutralized five Palestinian gunmen, including a key terror figure, during an operation in a mosque within the Nur a-Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem, West Bank. This action was part of a broader counterterrorism effort, as detailed in a joint statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), and Border Police.

At midnight, the Israeli army besieged #Nur_Shams, hospitals, and other key locations across #Tulkarem, taking over buildings for sniper positions.
Three hours later, a convoy of military bulldozers began digging up & destroying every roundabout on their way to the refugee camp. pic.twitter.com/kxtqZFsWFw

— Anan Quzmar (@QuzmarAnan) August 28, 2024

The operation led to the elimination of Muhammad Jaber, also known as Abu Shajaa, who was identified by Israeli authorities as a local terror leader responsible for orchestrating numerous attacks. This included a June shooting that resulted in the death of an Israeli civilian.

🔴 IDF footage shows ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the West Bank, including a command center and explosives lab located in a mosque pic.twitter.com/kCWNBhc0ke

— i24NEWS English (@i24NEWS_EN) August 28, 2024

During the confrontation, forces engaged in a firefight that culminated in the deaths of the gunmen and the arrest of another significant figure, Muhammad Kasas. Palestinian media reports identify Kasas as a senior member of the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Tulkarem.

Overnight, Israeli forces killed five Palestinian gunmen who were hiding in a mosque in the West Bank city of Tulkarem, including a local terror leader, the IDF, police, and Shin Bet say.

The IDF launched a large-scale operation in Tulkarem yesterday. Troops are also operating… pic.twitter.com/zRGVgHqdgo

— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) August 29, 2024

The joint statement also mentioned a minor casualty on the Israeli side; a member of the Border Police’s elite Yamam unit sustained light injuries and was treated at a hospital. The operation marks a significant moment in the ongoing security efforts in the region, reflecting the intense and continual conflict dynamics between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants.

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• According to Israeli sources, this operation is a response to increasing threats and violence in the region, which they attribute to militant groups receiving support from external entities like Iran. The Israeli government has emphasized the need to act decisively against perceived threats to national security, even suggesting the use of temporary evacuations in areas of intense combat to minimize civilian casualties​ AOL.com
• The situation has drawn international attention, with organizations and some governments expressing concern over the rising violence and its humanitarian impact. The European Union, for instance, is considering sanctions against Israeli officials, citing concerns over actions in the West Bank and Gaza​( DW