IDF kills last Islamic Jihad member in Funduk terror attack
The IDF eliminated the last participant in the Hazelnut attack, killing Islamic Jihad militant Muhammad Zaharna. The special operation, conducted jointly with the Shabak and the elite Yamam unit, took place in northern Samaria, where the terrorist was hiding with his accomplices. An intense firefight ensued during the assault, in which the IDF used anti-tank missiles. The operation was part of a systematic campaign to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the West Bank. Read more about the details of this important mission and its security implications for the region.
Attack on bus with tourists in Samaria: two US citizens wounded
On Wednesday, 16 April, a terrorist attack on a tourist bus carrying US citizens took place near the Palestinian village of Burqa in the Samaria region. The attackers threw stones and paint bottles at the bus, causing minor injuries to two American tourists. The incident highlights the growing risk to foreign nationals in the conflict zone, especially as the security situation in the West Bank deteriorates. Read more about the circumstances of the attack and the response of the Israeli security forces.
Israeli Air Force suspends F-16I flights after bomb crash near Nir Yitzhak kibbutz
The Israeli Air Force has suspended F-16I flights after an incident during a combat mission in the south of the country. A 300kg bomb fell near Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak without exploding, creating a large crater in agricultural land. Preliminary investigations indicate a technical malfunction in the weapon’s release system. Although there were no casualties or injuries, the community leadership is in constant contact with the military, awaiting the results of the technical analysis. Read more about the impact of the incident and the army’s plans to resume flights.
IDF kills Hezbollah militant near Qantara in southern Lebanon
The IDF has killed a Hezbollah militant near Qantara in southern Lebanon, part of an ongoing campaign against the terrorist organisation. The Israeli Defence Forces announced the targeted strike, which is considered an important step in deterring further attacks on the country’s territory. The operation took place against the backdrop of escalating tensions on the northern front, where Hezbollah has intensified its attacks on Israeli border areas. Read more about this important event and Israel’s response to threats from its neighbours.
