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How the IDF Is Reshaping the West Bank


(Jerusalem Post) Amir Bohbot - In January 2025, the IDF launched Operation Iron Wall in the West Bank, aiming to restore operational freedom inside Palestinian refugee camps. The campaign targeted armed terror cells, some directly funded by Iran. Since the start of the operation, the number of senior wanted suspects has dropped from around 120 to just a handful, according to Israeli security sources. "There are no longer armed parades in the camps. There are no more safe havens," one senior defense official said. "A year ago, we couldn't enter the heart of the Jenin refugee camp. Today, there's no more daily gunfire at nearby Israeli communities." The IDF also reports a sharp decline in terror alerts and thwarted plots. "We now have the operational freedom to act wherever we need." According to the IDF, more than 1,000 terrorists have been killed since the start of the operation, and over 2,000 weapons have been seized. "Anyone who visits the camps today will see they're unrecognizable. These used to be the central hubs of terror activity.... And now? We're seeing the lowest level of terrorism in a year and a half."
2025-07-08 00:00:00
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