Operation Iron Wall in Jenin.Photo: IDF press service.
22 January 2025, Wednesday. On the 474th day of the Iron Swords war, which Israel is waging against terrorist groups in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen, major events are unfolding in Samaria and southern Lebanon. This was reported by Time Ukraine Israel, citing Newsru.co.il.
On 19 January, a ceasefire comes into effect in Gaza, but tensions remain high in other regions. On January 21, Israel launches a large-scale anti-terrorist operation in Jenin called “Iron Wall”. At the same time, the IDF continues to operate in southern Lebanon and maintains a “buffer zone” in Syria.
Operation Iron Wall in Jenin
During the night of 22 January, additional IDF, MAGAV and Shabak forces arrived in Jenin. During the operation:
- Terrorists’ infrastructure was destroyed – more than ten militants were killed and explosive devices set up by the militants were neutralised.
- The Australian strikes caused significant losses to the Daesh, Islamic Jihad and al-Din al-Qa’sam Brigades groups.
- According to the Palestinian Authority, more than 10 people were killed and more than 100 injured as a result of the Israeli military’s actions. About 600 residents were forced to leave their homes.
Local sources report power, mobile and internet outages in many areas of Jenin.
Chronology of key events on 22 January 2025
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- IDF continues to use heavy engineering equipment in Jenin. Armed clashes are taking place.
- Reports of suspects being detained in various regions, including Beit Lehem, Ramallah and Hebron.
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- On the Gaza coast, IDF navy ships fired at targets.
- A quadcopter with explosives was found near the village of Itzhar in Samaria.
Strike on Lebanon
Lebanese sources report IDF attacks on targets in the areas of Aita al-Sha’ab, Hula, Markaba, Taybeh and Majidiya. The Israeli military has not officially commented on this.
The significance of the operation and the international response
Operation Iron Wall is part of Israel’s broader efforts to eliminate the terrorist threat. The strengthening of security on the northern borders and in the Jenin region demonstrates the IDF’s determination to act against terrorists even in the most difficult conditions.
The ceasefire in Gaza remains in place, but actions on other fronts show that the war against terrorism is far from over.
