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Terrorist shot after attempting to stab IDF soldier operating in West Bank, no IDF injuries

A terrorist armed with a knife attempted to stab an IDF soldier in the Jenin area in the West Bank on Thursday morning.

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.
Palestinian with the number 44 drawn on his arm by IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank, August 18, 2026.

'Lessons were drawn': IDF confirms soldiers numbered Palestinian suspects in West Bank operation

IDF troops operate in the West Bank, August 17, 2026.

WATCH: IDF arrests two terrorists, raids 100 sites in Duvdevan West Bank counterterror operation

A gazelle being illegally held in a basement near Jenin, August 11, 2026.

Border Police rescue illegally held gazelle from basement in private home near Jenin


How IDF is sending a message against terrorism in Jenin - analysis

The IDF launched Operation Iron Wall last week to try to clamp down on the rising terrorist threat in Jenin and other areas of the West Bank.

 Smoke rises during an Israeli military operation, in the al-Fara camp, in the West Bank, on February 2, 2025.

IDF failed to stop West Bank terror in 2023 and 2024 - will 'Iron Wall' succeed? - analysis

The Israeli military is adopting a mindset that argues using tougher tactics from Gaza may produce greater deterrence against Palestinian terror.

 IDF troops operate in the northern West Bank. February 2, 2025.

IDF destroys terror infrastructure in Jenin in Operation Iron Wall

Defense Minister Israel Katz reportedly gave instructions to the IDF to destroy any building "incriminated" in terrorist activity.

 Smoke rises during an Israeli army operation in Jenin, February 2, 2025.

WATCH: IAF strikes West Bank terror cells en route to 'imminent' terror attacks

One of the strikes killed Abd al-Hadi Kamil, a former prisoner convicted of planning terrorist attacks, who was released in the November 2023 hostage deal agreement.

 Israeli security forces seen during a military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, February 1, 2025

IDF eliminates terrorists who killed St.-Sgt. Liam Hazi in Jenin

Troops encircled the building in which the terrorists were embedded and killed them. 

 IDF troops operate in Jenin. January 29, 2025.

IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Liam Hazi in West Bank op.

During the incident in which Hazi was killed, a soldier in the same battalion was wounded.

 Staff Sergeant (St.-Sgt.) Liam Hazi

Katz: IDF to remain in Jenin even after operation

Generally, since the Second Intifada of 2000-2005, the IDF has not stationed troops for any extended period within major Palestinian cities like Jenin.

 IDF troops operate in Jenin. January 29, 2025.

Inside Jenin: 'Post' embeds with IDF counterterror ops. in West Bank

Reporter's Notebook: Jenin has long been seen as a hub for terrorism, where weapons, money, and terrorist forces converge.

 Jenin streets following IDF operations in the city, January 27, 2025.

IDF kills 15 terrorists in Jenin, finds weapons including bomb in washing machine

This comes as part of an ongoing operation in Jenin aiming to thwart terrorism in the area.

 IDF troops being interviewed in Jenin, following IDF operations in the city, January 27, 2025.

IDF airstrike vehicle in Tulkarm, killing al-Qassam Brigades commander

The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that one of the passengers was killed and the other was moderately injured, according to Israeli media reports.

An Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle in Tulkarm, January 27, 2025.