IDF Chief of Staff: 'When we talk about defeating Hamas, it means everywhere'

Arab terrorist shoots, seriously wounds IDF soldier in Nablus

(March 21, 2025 / JNS) A Palestinian terrorist shot and seriously wounded an Israel Defense Forces soldier who was operating in Nablus (Schehem) in Samaria overnight Thursday, according to the military. The soldier was evacuated to the hospital for treatment and his family was notified. Last week, Israeli security forces arrested two Palestinians from Nablus on suspicion of receiving funds from the Hamas terrorist organization to finance attacks…

IDF chief: Defeating Hamas includes Judea and Samaria

Security forces this week arrested 70 wanted Palestinians and confiscated weapons across Judea and Samaria, according to the IDF. By JNS Israel is committed to defeating the Hamas terror group everywhere, including in Judea and Samaria, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir charged during a security assessment in the territories on Thursday, “In Gaza, we launched a surprising and powerful operation, with the return of all the hostages as a top …

IDF Chief of Staff: 'When we talk about defeating Hamas, it means everywhere'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held an operational situational assessment in Judea and Samaria and stressed that the mission to destroy Hamas is in effect in that region as well.

The operation in northern Samaria, which began two months ago, will continue at high intensity but will be based mainly on reserve forces as regulars are directed to the Gaza Strip • So far 85 terrorists have been killed and 200 more arrested • The IDF has established permanent outposts in the Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur e-Shams camps • The challenge: locating advanced weapons that have yet to be seized despite estimates that they are on the ground

The new Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir, held an operational situation assessment in the Judea and Samaria Division yesterday (Wednesday) with the Commander of the Central Command, Maj. Gen. Avi Balut, the Commander of the Judea and Samaria Division, Brigadier General Yaki Dolf, the brigade commanders and other commanders. The Chief of Staff told the fighters: "In Gaza, we launched a surprising and powerful operation with fire, with the retu…