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

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Oct 18, 2022

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

    Gaza-Based Factions Claim to Have Presence in the West Bank
  • Hamas Operatives in Gaza Continue to Direct Attacks in the West Bank

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Sep 23, 2022

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

    Hamas Operatives in Gaza Continue to Direct Attacks in the West Bank
  • Hezbollah smuggling weapons to the West Bank amid surge in militant activity

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Sep 20, 2022

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

    Hezbollah smuggling weapons to the West Bank amid surge in militant activity
  • Arrest of Militants Signals Hamas’ Involvement in Uptick of West Bank Violence

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Sep 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.

    Arrest of Militants Signals Hamas’ Involvement in Uptick of West Bank Violence
  • A Newly Established Militant Organization in the West Bank Claims Several Attacks

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Sep 16, 2022

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

    A Newly Established Militant Organization in the West Bank Claims Several Attacks
  • Mounting Evidence of the PA’s Security Services Clashing With IDF Troops in the West Bank

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Sep 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.

    Mounting Evidence of the PA’s Security Services Clashing With IDF Troops in the West Bank
  • Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader Behind the Rise in West Bank Militancy Arrested

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Aug 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.

    Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader Behind the Rise in West Bank Militancy Arrested
  • Conflict Resumes in the West Bank During IDF Operations in Nablus

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Jul 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.

    Conflict Resumes in the West Bank During IDF Operations in Nablus
  • Palestinian Islamic Jihad Purportedly Establishes New Formation in the West Bank

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Jul 17, 2022

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

    Palestinian Islamic Jihad Purportedly Establishes New Formation in the West Bank
  • Analysis: Understanding the Militant Groups Behind the Violence in the West Bank

    Joe Truzman

    Analysis
    Jun 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.

    Analysis: Understanding the Militant Groups Behind the Violence in the West Bank
  • Israeli Forces Clash with Armed Palestinian Militants in Jenin

    Joe Truzman

    News
    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.

    Israeli Forces Clash with Armed Palestinian Militants in Jenin
  • Analysis: Palestinian Factions Respond to IDF Operations, Exploit Terror Wave

    Joe Truzman

    Analysis
    Apr 12, 2022

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

    Analysis: Palestinian Factions Respond to IDF Operations, Exploit Terror Wave
  • West Bank Militants Reorganize, Establish Joint Operations Room

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Feb 21, 2022

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

    West Bank Militants Reorganize, Establish Joint Operations Room
  • Suicide Bombers Take Part in West Bank Ceremony

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Sep 26, 2021

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

    Suicide Bombers Take Part in West Bank Ceremony
  • Analysis: The Surge in Militant Activity in the West Bank

    Joe Truzman

    Analysis
    Sep 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.

    Analysis: The Surge in Militant Activity in the West Bank
  • Palestinian militant groups condemn Morocco’s agreement to normalize relations with Israel

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Dec 11, 2020

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

    Palestinian militant groups condemn Morocco’s agreement to normalize relations with Israel
  • Tawhid al Jihad urges militant operations against Israel

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Jun 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.

    Tawhid al Jihad urges militant operations against Israel
  • Analysis: Palestinian factions warn Israel against West Bank annexation

    Joe Truzman

    Analysis
    Jun 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.

    Analysis: Palestinian factions warn Israel against West Bank annexation
  • Palestinian militant groups react to Middle East peace plan

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Jan 31, 2020

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

    Palestinian militant groups react to Middle East peace plan
  • Islamic State, Hamas both claim stabbing of Israeli policewoman in Jerusalem

    Thomas Joscelyn

    News
    Jun 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.

    Islamic State, Hamas both claim stabbing of Israeli policewoman in Jerusalem
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  • Interactive visual: Profiles of 28 Iran-backed terrorist groups and branches in the West Bank

    Interactive visual: Profiles of 28 Iran-backed terrorist groups and branches in the West Bank

  • Profiles of 15 Iranian-backed Militias in the Middle East

    Profiles of 15 Iranian-backed Militias in the Middle East

  • Detailing Shabaab’s Leadership and Key Personnel

    Detailing Shabaab’s Leadership and Key Personnel

  • Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven

    Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven

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