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| ⚫ | | units2 = ]{{efn|Like most of the other Palestinian militias in the West Bank,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-14 |title=The Resurgence of Armed Groups in the West Bank and Their Connections to Gaza |url=https://acleddata.com/2023/12/14/the-resurgence-of-armed-groups-in-the-west-bank-and-their-connections-to-gaza/ |website=ACLED |language=en-US}}</ref> the Jenin Brigades are semi-autonomous and "cross-factional", simultaneously shared among the ] of PIJ, the ], and the ] of Hamas.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-10 |title=With eye on Gaza, Palestinian Authority tackles West Bank militants |url=https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2025/0110/palestinian-authority-jenin-militants-gaza |work=Christian Science Monitor |issn=0882-7729}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-14 |title=West Bank Dispatch: Israeli army turns attention to Balata amid continuing killing spree|url=https://mondoweiss.net/2022/11/west-bank-dispatch-israeli-army-turns-attention-to-balata-amid-continuing-killing-spree/|website=Mondoweiss}}</ref>}} | ||
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| | casualties1 = Unknown | | casualties1 = Unknown | ||
| | casualties2 = 7+ militants killed<ref name=" |
| casualties2 = 7+ militants killed<ref name="cnn20250121"/> | ||
| | casualties3 = Several security services personnel killed<ref name="i24news20250121" /> | |||
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| casualties4 = 2+ Palestinian civilians killed<ref name="cnn20250121"/> | ||
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| On 21 January 2025, the ] (IDF) launched a major raid into ] in the ].<ref name=" |
On 21 January 2025, the ] (IDF) launched a major raid into ] in the ].<ref name="cnn20250121">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-21 |title=As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank |url=https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/21/middleeast/israel-west-bank-operation-intl/index.html |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref name="middleeasteye20250121">{{Cite web |title=Israel launches major offensive in Jenin days after Gaza ceasefire |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-launches-major-iron-wall-assault-jenin-days-after-gaza-ceasefire |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=Middle East Eye |language=en}}</ref> The Israeli operation, titled "'''Iron Wall'''", is targeting the ], a ].<ref name="middleeasteye20250121" /> The IDF stated that the aims of the operation are to preserve its "freedom of action” in the West Bank, to neutralize militant infrastructure, and to eliminate imminent threats.<ref name="timesofisrael20250121" /><ref name="jpost20250121">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-21 |title=IDF launches Operation Iron Wall against Palestinian terror in Jenin as PA exits |url=https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838565 |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=The Jerusalem Post {{!}} JPost.com |language=en}}</ref> It is expected to last several days.<ref name="timesofisrael20250121">{{Cite web |last=Fabian |first=Emanuel |date=21 January 2025 |title=IDF says Jenin operation expected to last several days |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-jenin-operation-expected-to-last-several-days/ |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=The Times of Israel |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| Israeli prime minister ] said the operation was an action against the "]", referring to the Iranian support of West Bank militants, and Israeli finance minister ] said it marked the start of a campaign to protect ]s in the occupied region.<ref name=" |
Israeli prime minister ] said the operation was an action against the "]", referring to the Iranian support of West Bank militants, and Israeli finance minister ] said it marked the start of a campaign to protect ]s in the occupied region.<ref name="reuters20250121">{{Cite web |date=21 January 2025 |title=Israel launches 'significant' military operation in West Bank, at least eight Palestinians killed |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-begins-operation-west-bank-city-jenin-2025-01-21/ |website=Reuters}}</ref> | ||
| The start of the operation abruptly interrupted and ended ] by the ] (PA),{{efn|The PA autonomously governs the West Bank's ] and is also ].}} whose forces withdrew from their positions as the IDF began the raid.<ref name=" |
The start of the operation abruptly interrupted and ended ] by the ] (PA),{{efn|The PA autonomously governs the West Bank's ] and is also ].}} whose forces withdrew from their positions as the IDF began the raid.<ref name="middleeasteye20250121" /><ref name="reuters20250121" /><ref name="jpost20250121" /><ref name="i24news20250121">{{Cite web |last= |date=21 January 2025 |title=Israel launches massive Jenin operation to root out terrorists |url=https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-israel-launches-massive-jenin-operation-to-root-out-terrorists |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=i24NEWS |language=en}}</ref> The IDF likely felt that the PA's actions against militants were insufficient and chose to launch its own incursion.<ref name="jpost20250121" /> | ||
| == Background == | == Background == | ||
| The Israeli operation followed several related developments in the region. On 19 January, ] was implemented, halting fighting in the ]. On 20 January, ] president ] was ] and later issued an ] rescinding sanctions against some Israeli settlers and settler groups accused of ] in the West Bank. That same day, a mob of Israeli settlers raided several Palestinian towns in protest against the Gaza ceasefire, until being dispersed by the IDF.<ref name=" |
The Israeli operation followed several related developments in the region. On 19 January, ] was implemented, halting fighting in the ]. On 20 January, ] president ] was ] and later issued an ] rescinding sanctions against some Israeli settlers and settler groups accused of ] in the West Bank. That same day, a mob of Israeli settlers raided several Palestinian towns in protest against the Gaza ceasefire, until being dispersed by the IDF.<ref name="nytimes20250121">{{Cite news |last=Kershner |first=Isabel |last2=AbdulKarim |first2=Fatima |date=2025-01-21 |title=Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/middleeast/israel-trump-settlers-west-bank-gaza.html |access-date=2025-01-21 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> | ||
| In Jenin specifically, the security services of the PA had been conducting an operation against the Jenin Brigades since December 2024. Both sides signed a truce on 17 January 2025, but the deal fell through and fighting resumed two days later.<ref |
In Jenin specifically, the security services of the PA had been conducting an operation against the Jenin Brigades since December 2024. Both sides signed a truce on 17 January 2025, but the deal fell through and fighting resumed two days later.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PA makes deal with Jenin Battalion, ending standoff in northern West Bank city and camp |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/pa-inks-deal-with-armed-groups-ending-standoff-in-jenin-refugee-camp/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-19 |title=Two days into West Bank truce, Jenin terror groups open fire on PA forces |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/two-days-into-west-bank-truce-jenin-terror-groups-open-fire-on-pa-forces/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=The Times of Israel |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iran Update, January 19, 2025 |url=https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-january-19-2025 |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=Institute for the Study of War |language=en}}</ref> The IDF initiated its raid due to the PA's operation eventually being deemed insufficient, according to ''The Jerusalem Post''.<ref name="jpost20250121" /> | ||
| == Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
| === 21 January === | === 21 January === | ||
| The raid began with drone strikes on militant infrastructure, and large numbers of IDF troops, including special forces, as well as ] agents and ] officers were deployed into Jenin.<ref name=" |
The raid began with drone strikes on militant infrastructure, and large numbers of IDF troops, including special forces, as well as ] agents and ] officers were deployed into Jenin.<ref name="timesofisrael20250121" /> Palestinian sources also reported the participation of Israeli ] and ], including ].<ref name="cnn20250121" /> | ||
| Palestinian Authority forces withdrew from their positions in Jenin as the IDF entered the city.<ref name=" |
Palestinian Authority forces withdrew from their positions in Jenin as the IDF entered the city.<ref name="middleeasteye20250121" /><ref name="reuters20250121" /><ref name="jpost20250121" /><ref name="i24news20250121" /> According to the PA, the Israeli operation caught them by surprise and members of its forces were killed by Israeli fire.<ref name="i24news20250121" /> | ||
| The IDF encircled Al-Amal, a local private hospital.<ref name=" |
The IDF encircled Al-Amal, a local private hospital.<ref name="nytimes20250121" /> | ||
| == Reactions == | == Reactions == | ||
| {{flagicon image|Hamas Emblem Flag White Variant with Colored Emblem.svg}} ] issued a statement calling for |
* {{flagicon image|Hamas Emblem Flag White Variant with Colored Emblem.svg}} ] issued a statement calling for "people in the West Bank and its revolutionary youth to mobilize and escalate the clash with the occupation army at all points of contact with it."<ref name="cnn20250121" /> | ||
| * {{Flag icon|Jordan}} ], ]'s ], warned that the situation was dangerous and that "the whole world needs to take a deep look at what is happening, and, with the same vigour that we’re looking at the ceasefire, we should also be working to prevent an explosion in the West Bank."<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-22 |title=Jordan's foreign minister warns West Bank could 'explode' amid Israeli operation in Jenin – video |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2025/jan/22/jordans-foreign-minister-warns-west-bank-could-explode-amid-israeli-operation-in-jenin-video |access-date=2025-01-22 |work=] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> | |||
| * {{Flag icon|UN}} ] chief ] called for "maximum restraint",<ref>{{Cite web |last=AFP |title=UN chief urges ‘maximum restraint’ in IDF’s Jenin operation |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/un-chief-urges-maximum-restraint-in-idfs-jenin-operation/ |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=www.timesofisrael.com |language=en-US}}</ref> and Special Rapporteur ] wrote on ] that "If it is not forced to stop, Israel’s genocide of Palestinians will not be confined to Gaza. Mark my words."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Israeli forces tear up roads, force displacement of 2,000 families in Jenin |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/22/deadly-israeli-raid-in-jenin-leads-to-mass-displacement-destruction |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| == Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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On 21 January 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a major raid into Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Israeli operation, titled "Iron Wall", is targeting the Jenin Brigades, a local Palestinian militia. The IDF stated that the aims of the operation are to preserve its "freedom of action” in the West Bank, to neutralize militant infrastructure, and to eliminate imminent threats. It is expected to last several days.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation was an action against the "Iranian axis", referring to the Iranian support of West Bank militants, and Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said it marked the start of a campaign to protect Israeli settlements in the occupied region.
The start of the operation abruptly interrupted and ended a previous operation in Jenin by the Palestinian Authority (PA), whose forces withdrew from their positions as the IDF began the raid. The IDF likely felt that the PA's actions against militants were insufficient and chose to launch its own incursion.
Background
The Israeli operation followed several related developments in the region. On 19 January, the Israel–Hamas war ceasefire was implemented, halting fighting in the Gaza Strip. On 20 January, American president Donald Trump was inaugurated for the second time and later issued an executive order rescinding sanctions against some Israeli settlers and settler groups accused of anti-Palestinian violence in the West Bank. That same day, a mob of Israeli settlers raided several Palestinian towns in protest against the Gaza ceasefire, until being dispersed by the IDF.
In Jenin specifically, the security services of the PA had been conducting an operation against the Jenin Brigades since December 2024. Both sides signed a truce on 17 January 2025, but the deal fell through and fighting resumed two days later. The IDF initiated its raid due to the PA's operation eventually being deemed insufficient, according to The Jerusalem Post.
Timeline
21 January
The raid began with drone strikes on militant infrastructure, and large numbers of IDF troops, including special forces, as well as Shin Bet agents and Border Police officers were deployed into Jenin. Palestinian sources also reported the participation of Israeli warplanes and armored vehicles, including bulldozers.
Palestinian Authority forces withdrew from their positions in Jenin as the IDF entered the city. According to the PA, the Israeli operation caught them by surprise and members of its forces were killed by Israeli fire.
The IDF encircled Al-Amal, a local private hospital.
Reactions
Hamas issued a statement calling for "people in the West Bank and its revolutionary youth to mobilize and escalate the clash with the occupation army at all points of contact with it."
Ayman Safadi, Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, warned that the situation was dangerous and that "the whole world needs to take a deep look at what is happening, and, with the same vigour that we’re looking at the ceasefire, we should also be working to prevent an explosion in the West Bank."
UN chief Antonio Guterres called for "maximum restraint", and Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese wrote on X that "If it is not forced to stop, Israel’s genocide of Palestinians will not be confined to Gaza. Mark my words."
Notes
- Like most of the other Palestinian militias in the West Bank, the Jenin Brigades are semi-autonomous and "cross-factional", simultaneously shared among the Al-Quds Brigades of PIJ, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, and the Al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas.
- The PA autonomously governs the West Bank's Palestinian enclaves and is also in conflict with local militias.
References
- "The Resurgence of Armed Groups in the West Bank and Their Connections to Gaza". ACLED. 2023-12-14.
- "With eye on Gaza, Palestinian Authority tackles West Bank militants". Christian Science Monitor. 2025-01-10. ISSN 0882-7729.
- "West Bank Dispatch: Israeli army turns attention to Balata amid continuing killing spree". Mondoweiss. 2022-11-14.
- ^ "As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank". CNN. 2025-01-21. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- ^ "Israel launches massive Jenin operation to root out terrorists". i24NEWS. 21 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- ^ "Israel launches major offensive in Jenin days after Gaza ceasefire". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- ^ Fabian, Emanuel (21 January 2025). "IDF says Jenin operation expected to last several days". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- ^ "IDF launches Operation Iron Wall against Palestinian terror in Jenin as PA exits". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2025-01-21. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- ^ "Israel launches 'significant' military operation in West Bank, at least eight Palestinians killed". Reuters. 21 January 2025.
- ^ Kershner, Isabel; AbdulKarim, Fatima (2025-01-21). "Israel Embarks on an 'Extensive' Military Operation in the West Bank". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- "PA makes deal with Jenin Battalion, ending standoff in northern West Bank city and camp". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- "Two days into West Bank truce, Jenin terror groups open fire on PA forces". The Times of Israel. 2025-01-19. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- "Iran Update, January 19, 2025". Institute for the Study of War. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- "Jordan's foreign minister warns West Bank could 'explode' amid Israeli operation in Jenin – video". The Guardian. 2025-01-22. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- AFP. "UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' in IDF's Jenin operation". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- "Israeli forces tear up roads, force displacement of 2,000 families in Jenin". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-01-22.