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Generation Jihad Ep. 90 — Israel and her enemies

Bill Roggio | March 27, 2023

To unpack and assess the latest terror threats faced by Israel, Bill had to call in the experts: Dr. Jonathan Schanzer and Joe Truzman.

If you’d like to dig deeper on the topics discussed in this episode, we recommend you check out Joe’s project on mapping terrorism in the West Bank and Jon’s book “Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War” which according to LTG (Ret.) H.R. McMaster: “If you want to understand the hell in a very small place that is Gaza, read this book.”

Hezbollah suspected in a cross-border attack inside Israel

Joe Truzman | March 15, 2023

The Israeli military suspects Hezbollah is behind a bombing in northern Israel that injured an Israeli driver.

Social Media: An Important Tool Used By Palestinian Militant Groups

Joe Truzman | February 16, 2023

Hamas and other aligned Palestinian militant organizations have taken advantage of social media to spread propaganda to supporters.

Shin Bet: Hamas Attempting to Recruit Palestinians in the West Bank

Joe Truzman | January 25, 2023

Israel’s security agency revealed on Wednesday that it thwarted another operation by Hamas in Gaza to recruit Palestinians living in the West Bank.

Analysis: West Bank Violence Trending Upward

Joe Truzman | December 11, 2022

After a brief lull in violence during the month of November, West Bank militant groups have increasingly carried out attacks against IDF troops and Israeli settlements in recent weeks.

Analysis: The Lions’ Den and the Future of Militant Activity in the West Bank

Joe Truzman | October 28, 2022

In recent days, Israeli operations have targeted key members of the nascent Nablus-based Lions’ Den organization.

Gaza-Based Factions Claim to Have Presence in the West Bank

Joe Truzman | October 18, 2022

Two Gaza-based militant organizations have claimed responsibility for attacks in the West Bank over the past several weeks.

Hamas Operatives in Gaza Continue to Direct Attacks in the West Bank

Joe Truzman | September 23, 2022

Evidence continues to grow that Hamas is directing attacks in the West Bank against both the IDF troops and Israeli citizens.

Hezbollah smuggling weapons to the West Bank amid surge in militant activity

Joe Truzman | September 20, 2022

FDD’s Long War Journal confirmed with a senior Israeli military official that Hezbollah is transferring weapons to the West Bank.

Arrest of Militants Signals Hamas’ Involvement in Uptick of West Bank Violence

Joe Truzman | September 19, 2022

Israel’s Shin Bet arrested several Hamas operatives in the West Bank this month in connection to planned shooting and bombing attacks against Israelis.

A Newly Established Militant Organization in the West Bank Claims Several Attacks

Joe Truzman | September 16, 2022

A nascent militant organization has been established in the West Bank and has claimed several attacks against IDF troops.

Mounting Evidence of the PA’s Security Services Clashing With IDF Troops in the West Bank

Joe Truzman | September 11, 2022

Attacks launched by the Palestinian Authority’s Security Services against IDF troops has increased since the uptick in violence in the West Bank began last year.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader Behind the Rise in West Bank Militancy Arrested

Joe Truzman | August 4, 2022

A Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader in the West Bank behind the surge in militant activity was arrested in an Israeli security forces’ operation Monday night in Jenin.

Conflict Resumes in the West Bank During IDF Operations in Nablus

Joe Truzman | July 24, 2022

After a short lull, militants clashed with IDF troops operating in Nablus Sunday morning resulting in the deaths of two al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades members.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Purportedly Establishes New Formation in the West Bank

Joe Truzman | July 17, 2022

Palestinian Islamic Jihad announced the formation of a new unit in Tubas after clashes against IDF troops on Sunday.

Analysis: Understanding the Militant Groups Behind the Violence in the West Bank

Joe Truzman | June 6, 2022

A rising trend in Palestinian militant activity in the West Bank has been ongoing since last year. Nascent organizations have been established as a method to counter IDF troops operating in the West Bank.

Israeli Forces Clash with Armed Palestinian Militants in Jenin

Joe Truzman | May 13, 2022

An Al-Jazeera journalist and a YAMAM counter-terrorism officer are the latest victims in clashes between Palestinian militant groups and Israeli security forces in the West Bank.

Analysis: Palestinian Factions Respond to IDF Operations, Exploit Terror Wave

Joe Truzman | April 12, 2022

Palestinian militant factions in the West Bank have responded aggressively to IDF raids and have exploited recent terror wave in Israel.

West Bank Militants Reorganize, Establish Joint Operations Room

Joe Truzman | February 21, 2022

West Bank militant groups have reorganized and established the Hizam al-Nar Joint Operations Room to disrupt IDF military activity.

Suicide Bombers Take Part in West Bank Ceremony

Joe Truzman | September 26, 2021

Suicide bombers from al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades make an appearance at a ceremony in the West Bank Friday night.

Analysis: The Surge in Militant Activity in the West Bank

Joe Truzman | September 19, 2021

The May conflict in Gaza and the recent escape of militants from an Israeli prison have spurred militant groups to become more active in the West Bank.

Palestinian militant groups condemn Morocco’s agreement to normalize relations with Israel

Joe Truzman | December 11, 2020

Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian militant groups published statements denouncing the normalization of ties between Morocco and Israel.

Tawhid al Jihad urges militant operations against Israel

Joe Truzman | June 26, 2020

In its first major publication this year, Tawhid al Jihad urges its followers to unite against Trump’s peace plan and West Bank annexation.

Analysis: Palestinian factions warn Israel against West Bank annexation

Joe Truzman | June 8, 2020

Palestinian militant factions have issued statements against the annexation of the West Bank and warn of violence if Israel proceeds with its plan.

Palestinian militant groups react to Middle East peace plan

Joe Truzman | January 31, 2020

Palestinian militant groups vow to fight Trump’s peace deal.

Islamic State, Hamas both claim stabbing of Israeli policewoman in Jerusalem

Thomas Joscelyn | June 16, 2017

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for its first operation inside Israel earlier today. However, Hamas quickly disputed the self-declared caliphate’s claim, saying that Abu Bakr al Baghdadi’s loyalists were merely attempting to confuse the media. According to Hamas, two of the attackers were sent by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and the third by Hamas.