The Israeli army has escalated its attack on Jenin, aided by undercover Palestinian Authority units. Meanwhile, aid trucks continue to enter Gaza, while resistance and police forces expand their presence across the Strip.
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Two Killed after Being Besieged by Occupation Forces in a House in the West Bank
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian news sites reported that two fighters were killed after being besieged in a house in the town of Burqin, west of Jenin, and over 15 shells and rockets were fired at the house. The two were Qutayba Al-Shalabi from the Al-Qassam Brigades and Mohamed Abu Al-As’ad, one of the leaders of the Qabatia cell.
The news sites also reported that the two martyrs were the ones who carried out the hotel operation that took place last week.
مصادر محلية: استشهاد المطاردين محمد أبو الاسعد وقتيبة الشلبي بعد اشتباك مسلح مع قوات الاحتلال استمر لعدة ساعات، في بلدة برقين غرب جنين pic.twitter.com/xNYAkXDZs9
— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) January 22, 2025
Occupation Forces Raid Cities and Towns in the West Bank
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces raided several cities and towns in the occupied West Bank, including:
Shuafat Camp in Jerusalem
Sa’ir town north of Hebron
Burham town north of Ramallah
Kober town north of Ramallah
Ramoun town east of Ramallah
Birzeit town north of Ramallah
Popular Housing area east of Nablus
Beita town south of Nablus
Azzoun town east of Qalqilya
Qalqilya city
جانب من اقتحام قوات الاحتلال لمدينة قلقيلية pic.twitter.com/jeX30Tzv1f
— المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام (@PalinfoAr) January 23, 2025
Palestinian Authority Forces Arrest Al-Jazeera Journalist
AL-JAZEERA: Palestinian security forces arrested journalist Mohamed Al-Atrash from his home after he was prevented from covering the Israeli military operation in Jenin, northern West Bank.
Occupation Arrests Several Palestinians During Raids in West Bank Towns
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces arrested several Palestinians during raids on villages and towns in the West Bank.
Washington: Trump Designates Ansarallah as Foreign Terrorist Organization
US MEDIA: The White House announced Wednesday evening that President Donald Trump has designated Ansarallah as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization.”
The statement emphasized that Ansarallah’s activities pose a threat to the safety of civilians and US personnel in the Middle East, as well as to regional partners and the stability of global maritime trade.
Additionally, it was highlighted that Ansarallah has launched over 300 projectiles at Israel since October 2023.
Ansarallah, along with its affiliated Yemeni armed forces, has expressed solidarity with Gaza by blocking the Red Sea to Israeli shipping and any nations that continued to support Israel amidst the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Washington: Ansarallah Launched 300 Projectiles at Israel
US MEDIA: The White House announced today that Yemen’s Ansarallah movement have launched over 300 projectiles at Israel since October 2023.
In Coordination with Hamas: Ansarallah Release Galaxy Leader Crew
Al-Qassam Brigades Claim Responsibility for Bombing Israeli Bulldozer in Jenin
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced that their fighters had successfully detonated an explosive device near an Israeli bulldozer close to the Cinema Jenin in the city center of Jenin, northern West Bank.
شاهد .. قوات الاحتلال تهدم منزلا في بلدة برقين غرب جنين، بعد محاصرته لساعات. pic.twitter.com/1hB7Rx14Nk
— المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام (@PalinfoAr) January 22, 2025
Rubio Reaffirms US Support for Israel in Call with Netanyahu
ISRAELI MEDIA: US Senator Marco Rubio emphasized in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that maintaining US support for Israel is a priority for President Donald Trump. Rubio expressed his intention to address what he called threats posed by Iran and work towards achieving peace.
Trump’s Nominee for UN Ambassador Says Israel Has ‘Biblical Right’ to West Bank
Israeli Bulldozers Continue Demolishing House in Burqin, Jenin
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli bulldozers have continued demolishing the house surrounded in the town of Burqin, near Jenin in the northern West Bank, after the Israeli military announced the assassination of armed fighters inside the building.
Israeli Army Admits Intelligence on Hussein Fayad was Inaccurate
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Times of Israel reported that the Israeli military acknowledged its intelligence on the death of Hussein Fayad, commander of the Beit Hanoun Brigade, was incorrect. Fayad, also known as Abu Hamza, appeared in Gaza yesterday, eight months after the Israeli army claimed to have assassinated him in northern Gaza.
Palestinian Commander, Previously Declared Dead by Israel, Reappears in Gaza
UN: 808 Aid Trucks Enter Gaza on Wednesday
UN NEWS: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that 808 trucks of aid entered Gaza on Wednesday.
Settlers Attack Burin Secondary School South of Nablus
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli settlers have attacked Burin Secondary School, located south of Nablus, and are vandalizing its contents.
Qassam Brigades Engage in Fierce Clashes with Israeli Forces West of Jenin
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Al-Qassam Brigades reported that their fighters are engaged in intense clashes with Israeli forces using automatic rifles and homemade bombs in the towns of Araba and Fahma, located west of Jenin in the northern West Bank.
The West Bank’s Crucial Moment: Israel’s Gamble and the PA’s Betrayal – Analysis
Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Faces Dismissal
CHANNEL 14: A senior security official stated, “Military Intelligence Chief General Shlomi Ben could be dismissed if his role in the October 7, 2023, failure is confirmed.”
Ben Gvir: Ceasefire a National Insult
ISRAELI MEDIA: Former Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir condemned the ceasefire, calling it “not just a surrender to Hamas but a national insult to Israel.”
Jenin Brigade: Attacks on besieged house in Burqin
AL-QUDS BRIGADES – JENIN BATTALION: Our fighters “fired heavy gunfire at Israeli forces near the besieged house in Burqin, causing confirmed injuries.”
Shoulder-Fired Missiles in Jenin
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces fired four shoulder-launched missiles at a house in Burqin, Jenin.
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has expressed its intent to assume control of Gaza following the ceasefire, but tensions with Hamas, lack of local support, and Israel's potential alternative governance plans complicate this ambition.https://t.co/TCLVTKQ745 pic.twitter.com/IXWg1hiMJS
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 22, 2025
Swiss Investigation Against Israeli President
AL-JAZEERA: Switzerland is investigating criminal complaints against Israeli President Isaac Herzog for incitement to genocide in Gaza.
Givati Brigade Withdrawal from Gaza:
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army announced the withdrawal of the Givati Brigade from Gaza after losing 86 soldiers.
Trump's Envoy on Gaza Ceasefire
AL-JAZEERA: Trump’s envoy to the Middle East will visit Israel to oversee the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Occupation Forces Displace Sick and Elderly in Jenin
AL-JAZEERA: Residents of the Jenin refugee camp were forcibly displaced due to the ongoing Israeli military operation in the northern occupied West Bank for the second day.
https://twitter.com/alhaq_org/status/1882066763078381600
Occupation Forces Raid Villages in Ramallah Area
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces raided several villages and towns in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday evening.
Jenin Hospital Director Talks about Horrific Situation
GUARDIAN: The director of the Khalil Suleiman Government Hospital in Jenin stated to The Guardian that the current situation is horrific, with the occupation forces destroying the roads in front of the hospital. About 600 medical personnel are sheltering inside the hospital.
Occupation Forces Start Evacuating People from Jenin Refugee Camp
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces began evacuating people from Jenin Refugee Camp, directing them toward the “Return Street” at the western entrance.
Drone Found in Northern West Bank
CHANNEL 13: A drone was found near Yitzhar settlement in the northern West Bank, and authorities are verifying whether it contains explosives.
Islamic Jihad Condemns Occupation’s Operations in Jenin Refugee Camp
ISLAMIC JIHAD: The Islamic Jihad movement condemned the systematic killings, destruction, and forced displacement conducted by the Israeli occupation forces in Jenin refugee camp, blaming the Palestinian Authority for collaborating with the occupation in these actions.
UN Secretary-General Warns of Israel’s Attempt to Annex the West Bank
AL-JAZEERA: UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the potential for Israel to annex the West Bank, stressing that such an action would be a complete violation of international law.
Israeli Army: We Need to Recruit 10,000 New Soldiers
ISRAELI ARMY: The head of the Israeli military personnel division confirmed the need to recruit 10,000 new soldiers due to ongoing recruitment issues with the Haredi community.
#Israel’s Haredi community who refuse in @IDF blocked train lines being sprayed by Israeli army pic.twitter.com/mHNYPA3o3p
— ali hadi (@alihadi68) May 24, 2024
Control of Rafah Crossing by Gaza’s Non-Hamas Residents - Israeli Media
NETANYAHU’S OFFICE: The Palestinian Authority will not control the Rafah crossing. Instead, its administration will be carried out by Gaza residents unaffiliated with Hamas, under the supervision of the Shin Bet.
UNRWA: West Bank Developments Threaten Gaza Ceasefire
UNRWA: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) warned that developments in the West Bank may destabilize the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, noting that it has been unable to fully provide services in Jenin camp.
153 Bodies Recovered in Gaza
GAZA CIVIL DEFENSE: Since the ceasefire began in Gaza, the civil defense in Gaza has recovered the remains of 153 martyrs.
UN Special Rapporteur Warns of Potential Israeli Genocide in Jenin
AL-JAZEERA. Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, has warned of the possibility of Israel committing genocide in the West Bank, similar to what occurred in Gaza. This statement was made in a post on X, commenting on the military campaign Israel launched in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.
Israeli Gunboats Fire at Gaza Coast
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli warships fired shells at the Gaza coast, violating the ceasefire agreement. No injuries were reported.
Trump: Gaza Agreement Should Have Been Implemented Months Ago
CHANNEL 12: US President-elect Donald Trump told Israel’s Channel 12 that the Gaza ceasefire agreement should have been executed earlier, claiming it could have saved Israeli hostages. He criticized President Joe Biden for not exerting enough pressure to achieve this.
UN Confirms Entry of Over 2,400 Aid Trucks to Gaza
AL-JAZEERA: The United Nations reported that over 2,400 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the ceasefire, which requires increased and facilitated aid access.
🇵🇸 Trucks carrying humanitarian aid waiting at the Rafah border crossing to enter the #Gaza Strip
"We have 4,000 truckloads of aid, half of which are food and flour, ready to enter the Palestinian enclave," head of the UNRWA Philippe Lazzarini said. pic.twitter.com/wfaGpPZsv1
— Sputnik Africa (@sputnik_africa) January 19, 2025
Washington Post: Google Supported Israeli Army During Gaza War
WASHINGTON POST: Google has assisted the Israeli military with AI technologies, including the “Gemini” AI platform, since 2021. The company plans a $1 billion investment to expand internet access in Africa.
Israeli Forces Raid West Bank Cities
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces conducted raids in multiple West Bank areas, including Hebron (Al-Khalil), Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Nablus, amid heightened tensions.
.@hamdahsalhut "The entire time Israels war on Gaza has been there theres also been a silent war in the occupied West Bank, near daily raids by Israeli forces killing hundreds of Palestinians. In fact 2024 was the deadly year on record for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank" pic.twitter.com/jz7SDaHJZt
— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) January 21, 2025
Palestinian Activist Arrested by PA Security Forces in Jenin
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported that PA security forces, disguised in civilian attire, arrested Ahmad Abu Amirah, wanted by Israel, in Jenin’s Qabatiya area.
Release of Prisoners Accelerated Jenin Operation, Israeli Media Reports
MAARIV: The recent release of Palestinian prisoners motivated the army to launch the Jenin operation, fearing the return of released individuals to resistance activities.
Israeli Police Heighten Alert After Tel Aviv Attack
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli police announced enhanced security in Tel Aviv following a stabbing incident in the city.
🇮🇱/🇲🇦🇺🇸🇵🇸- The perpetrator of stabbing attack in Tel Aviv is an American citizen of Moroccan origin. He entered occupied Palestine three days earlier. https://t.co/ezZInqH0kA pic.twitter.com/MjHpP2Pvxx
— PalMedia (@PalMediaOrg) January 21, 2025
Iuck Fsrael. Let the ZioNazis rot in hell for all they’ve done. If this was ANY other country, the US government would attack at 3AM and murder all the children.
It’s heartbreaking to see the continued cycle of violence in the region. How can we start moving towards peaceful negotiations when these kinds of actions only fuel more conflict? It seems like diplomacy should be the focus, but what’s the path forward?