WATCH: IDF kills Hamas-linked former senior Jenin terror cell member in West Bank vehicle strike
Israeli forces killed three Palestinian terrorists in the Jenin area of northern Samaria, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The dead include senior Hamas operative Qais Bitawi. The operation targets ongoing terror cells in the West Bank region. Bitawi was related to Noor Bitawi, a commander of the Jenin terrorist network previously dismantled during Operation Iron Wall. Security forces continue counterterrorism operations in the area as regional tensions persist.
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- ✓ Israeli forces killed three Palestinian terrorists in the Jenin area of northern Samaria, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
- ✓ Qais Bitawi was identified as a senior Hamas operative among the three killed.
- ✓ Qais Bitawi was a family member of Noor Bitawi, commander of the Jenin terrorist network dismantled in Operation Iron Wall.
What changed
New reporting confirms the exact location of the strike in the Jenin area of northern Samaria and identifies Qais Bitawi as a senior Hamas operative related to a previously targeted network commander.
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Israeli Forces Kill Three Terrorists in Jenin Area Strike
Israeli forces killed three Palestinian terrorists in the Jenin area of northern Samaria, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The dead include senior Hamas operative Qais Bitawi. The operation targets ongoing terror cells in the West Bank region. Bitawi was related to Noor Bitawi, a commander of the Jenin terrorist network previously dismantled during Operation Iron Wall. Security forces continue counterterrorism operations in the area as regional tensions persist.
Why it matters
The strike targets leadership within the Jenin terrorist network, continuing military campaigns against militant infrastructure in the West Bank. Previous security sweeps, including Operation Iron Wall, targeted related commanders in the region. The operation reflects ongoing efforts by the Israel Defense Forces to dismantle active Hamas cells involved in planning attacks.
What is confirmed
- Israeli forces killed three Palestinian terrorists in the Jenin area of northern Samaria, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
- Qais Bitawi was identified as a senior Hamas operative among the three killed.
- Qais Bitawi was a family member of Noor Bitawi, commander of the Jenin terrorist network dismantled in Operation Iron Wall.
What to watch next
- Further statements from the Israel Defense Forces regarding operational details in Jenin
- Responses from Hamas regarding the death of Qais Bitawi
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- nypost.com — Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinian terrorists in Jenin area, including Hamas commander
- www.jpost.com — Live Updates: No arrests made after West Bank riot, IDF targets Hamas commander in Gaza hospital
- www.jns.org — Israeli forces slay three terrorists in Jenin area, including Hamas commander
- www.jpost.com — Prime minister
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IDF kills senior Hamas member in West Bank airstrike
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike in Jenin, West Bank, killing three Palestinians, including a senior Hamas member, Qais Bitawi, who was involved in planning and financing terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and security forces. The strike was a joint operation with the Shin Bet. Bitawi was a relative of Noor Bitawi, a commander of the Jenin terrorist network killed in May 2025.
Why it matters
The airstrike in Jenin is part of ongoing efforts by Israel to target and dismantle Hamas networks in the West Bank. The IDF has been active in the region, seeking to prevent terrorist attacks and maintain security. This strike comes as Israel continues to monitor and respond to threats from Hamas and other militant groups.
What is confirmed
- The IDF killed three Palestinians, including a senior Hamas member, in an airstrike in Jenin's West Bank.
- Qais Bitawi, the killed Hamas member, was involved in planning, financing, and carrying out attacks against Israeli civilians and security forces.
- Bitawi maintained ties with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and with Hamas elements abroad.
- The airstrike was a joint operation by the Israeli army with the Shin Bet.
- Qais Bitawi was a relative of Noor Bitawi, commander of the Jenin terrorist network, eliminated by Israeli security forces in May 2025.
What to watch next
- Further IDF operations in the West Bank
- Hamas response to the airstrike
- International reactions to the incident
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (13)
- Haaretz — Live updates • IDF says it struck several Palestinians in West Bank's Jenin
- The Jerusalem Post — Head of Jenin terrorist cell killed by IDF in West bank strike on vehicle
- The Times of Israel — Military source: Jenin drone strike targeted head of Palestinian terror cell, accomplices
- U.S. News & World Report — Israeli Strike Kills Three in West Bank; Israel Says It Targeted Hamas Operative
- The Lufkin Daily News — Israeli military forces look on at the site of an Israeli airstrike, in Jenin
- www.jpost.com — Live Updates: Araghchi says diplomacy can resume if US stops economic pressure as Trump abandons June MoU terms
- jen.jiji.com — MO, IDF: high-level Hamas member Bitawi and 2 other Palestinians killed in West Bank
- Yahoo — Israel reports killing of senior Hamas member in Jenin
- Ynetnews — IDF drone strike kills 3 terrorists in Jenin, including Hamas terrorist who planned attacks
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- www.jpost.com — WATCH: IDF kills Hamas-linked former senior Jenin terror cell member in West Bank vehicle strike
- www.yahoo.com — Israel reports killing of senior Hamas member in Jenin
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