An IDF operation uncovered a Hamas terrorist cell that had been using Jewish-Israeli citizens, mainly in the Jerusalem area, to unknowingly transfer weapons and explosives. The citizens were deceived into believing they were working for Jews living overseas. The operation seized electronics that helped the Shin Bet expose the scheme, revealing that Hamas used fake online identities to communicate with the unwitting agents. Israeli intelligence warned citizens not to take instructions from unidentified persons online and emphasized the importance of vigilance.
A European Union envoy, Sven Kuehn von Burgsdorff, criticized Israel for its use of force during a recent military operation in the Jenin refugee camp, accusing Jerusalem of violating international law. The envoy's remarks echoed those of UN chief Antonio Guterres, who also criticized the excessive force used by Israeli forces. The operation, which included airstrikes and armored bulldozers, resulted in the deaths of 12 Palestinians, with Israel claiming they were all combatants. The envoy called for an end to the conflict and urged Israel to bring about a political solution. The UN has made a plea for funds to help rebuild the severely damaged infrastructure in the camp.
Hamas praises the car-ramming and stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, calling it a "heroic" response to the ongoing IDF operation in Jenin. The attacker, identified as Abed al-Wahab Khalaila, was shot dead after injuring seven people. Foreign governments, including France, Australia, and Italy, condemned the attack, emphasizing that the deliberate targeting of civilians can never be justified. The European Union also expressed solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. This incident adds to a series of Palestinian terror attacks, with many originating from Jenin and its surroundings.
A 14-year-old Palestinian from the Jenin area of the West Bank was arrested for allegedly stabbing and lightly injuring an Israeli man in Bnei Brak. The attacker claimed it was in response to an IDF operation in Jenin. The incident is being investigated as a suspected terror attack. The IDF has been conducting operations in the Jenin area due to a series of Palestinian terror attacks against Israelis.
