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FDD senior research analyst, editor @LongWarJournal. Palestinian armed groups and Iranian proxy organizations are my focus.

May 10, 2023, 90 tweets

Two militants killed overnight in Qabatiya during an Israeli forces operation.

Islamic Jihad in Jenin releases a video showing recent clashes with Israeli forces. Civilians, including children place themselves in danger by standing beside gunmen firing at Israeli forces. Also, militants carrying fire extinguishers rigged to explode appear to be used.

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades says three fighters belonging to the militant group died in clashes against Israeli forces in the Balata camp overnight.

IDF says during an operation in the Balata camp overnight, an explosives manufacturing site was located and destroyed. Photos published by the IDF show IEDs commonly used on Israeli security forces during operations in the West Bank. The IDF says it clashed with gunmen during the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

A nascent West Bank militant organization called Katibat Al-Fajr claims responsibility for a shooting attack near the West Bank settlement of Migdalim. The shooting was reported approximately an hour ago. The group did not provide evidence to support their claim.

Islamic Jihad's branch in Jenin says it targeted the Israeli community of Mevo Dotan in the West Bank. The IDF said after receiving reports of gunfire, hits were identified on a Palestinian vehicle parked outside of the settlement.

Islamic Jihad published evidence showing the targeting of Mevo Dotan earlier today.

It appears a gunman is seriously injured in clashes with Israeli security forces in Jenin tonight.

What is likely a pipebomb thrown at Israeli forces operating in Jenin tonight. The explosion doesn't appear to cause any damage.

What appears to be militants from Hamas and Fatah celebrating the release of Khaled Sarour in Niilin. #WestBank

Ashraf Ibrahim died in clashes with Israeli security forces Monday morning in Jenin. He was a member of al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and the Palestinian Authority's security services.

A statement by al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades based in Tulkarm claims responsibility for the shooting and killing of an Israeli in the northern West Bank today. The group did not provide evidence supporting their claim.

The shooting and killing of an Israeli today is a part of an uptick in attacks in the West Bank over the last few days. On Sunday there were two shootings and an attempt to place an explosive device on a highway. Also, on Monday, an IDF ambulance was struck by gunfire near Kiryat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

About a week ago Islamic Jihad's Zababdeh branch in the northern West Bank published footage of IEDs used on Israeli security forces. The documentation is an excellent example of how prevelant IEDs are in the West Bank. This wasn't as common a year or two ago.

IDF statement: A report was received regarding a shooting toward a military post adjacent to the community of Neveh Tzuf.

IDF says gunmen fired at the community of Neveh Tzuf. IDF soldiers at a nearby post responded with fire. Two Palestinians were injured, including a three-year-old child when the IDF responded to the gunfire.

IDF statement A short while ago, shots were fired from inside the city of Nablus toward IDF soldiers operating at a military post adjacent to a roundabout in the town of Dayr Sharaf. The soldiers responded with live fire toward the source of the shooting. An IDF soldier was… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Palestinian media reports a ramming attack in Hawara.

The Popular Resistance Committees in Jenin demonstrates in a recently released video that it has the ability to manufacture pipe bombs and other IEDs.

Our West Bank Mapping project is updated. Since March 2022, there are 1,708 incidents of terrorism recorded in the West Bank. fdd.org/analysis/2022/…

Armed gunmen in Jenin say they shot down a drone belonging to Israeli forces.

Islamic Jihad's branch in Jenin says it is responsible for shooting down a drone belonging to Israeli security forces.

Islamic Jihad in Jenin shows what they say is the Israeli drone that was shot down in Jenin earlier today.

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayye visits the demolished home of Islamic State sympathizer Islam Faroukh who is accused of masterminding two bombings in Jerusalem last November.

Faroukh was highlighted by the Islamic State in an issue of al-Naba in February.

Additional footage of the downed Israeli drone in Jenin. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for shooting it down

Yesterday, Islamic Jihad's branch in Jenin commemorated the death of Jamil Al-Amouri who died in clashes against Israeli security forces two years ago. The death of al-Amouri was the start of the rise in militant-led violence in the West Bank that continues today.

Islamic Jihad's Tulkarem branch derides the Palestinian Authority in a communique released earlier today. The group says PA security forces arrived in Tulkarem today and destroyed barriers in the camp that are used to impede the mobility of Israeli forces.

Islamic Jihad's Tulkarem branch asks residents of the Nour Shams camp to demonstrate against the Palestinian Authority's actions in Tulkarem today.

A pro-muqawama online platform issues a publication warning West Bank militants that drones used by Israeli forces may be booby-trapped and to exercise caution when shooting one down.

It's been more than a month since the Nablus-based Lions' Den have issued a statement. It's unusual for the organization to go this long without an official statement.

Israeli security forces operating in the Old City of Nablus Monday morning encountered gunfire and IEDs.

A few Israeli troops operating in Nablus Monday morning.

Israeli security forces are currently operating in Jenin.

Islamic Jihad's branch in Tulkarm publishes a promo of militants belonging to the group.

One of the Islamic Jihad militants has a "Bahaa force" patch. While I've heard of the group before, it's the first time I've seen them documented.

Islamic Jihad is holding a ceremony in Tulkarm today for militants killed in clashes with Israeli forces.

A militant belonging to Islamic Jihad in Jenin wearing a Hezbollah patch. I wouldn't look too much into this. Likely a sign of respect more than anything.

Palestinian Authority security services detain (kidnap if you believe Hamas) Abdel Hassan earlier today in Ramallah. Hassan is a member of Hamas and the head of the Birziet University student council.

*he is a member of the Hamas-affiliated Islamic bloc.

Israeli security forces' vehciles attacked with IEDs in Jenin Monday morning.

Israel security forces' vehicle appears to be damaged from an IED in Jenin.

Israeli military helicopter over Jenin as clashes ensue with armed gunmen.

Additional footage of Israeli military helicopter over Jenin.

Israeli media reporting injuries to security forces during operation in Jenin.

An Israeli military helicopter over Jenin as clashes ensue between Israeli forces and armed militants. The video was taken a few moments ago.

Israeli military vehciles targeted by gunfire in Jenin Monday morning.

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and Islamic Jihad say in military communiques that they've engaged in clashes with Israeli security forces in Jenin Monday morning.

Israeli Apache helicopter dropping flares over Jenin during clashes with armed militants.

Reports of an explosion in Jenin. Unclear what caused it. Some Palestinian report it was an airstrike but I have my doubts.

Person recording claims a missile struck the building in Jenin a short time ago.

I'll waiting for further information before confirming an alleged airstrike in Jenin.

Site of alleged airstrike in Jenin.

Documentation showing alleged Israeli Apache striking a target in Jenin.

A second view of the alleged attack.

Armed gunmen in Jenin fire at an Israeli Apache helicopter.

Two Palestinians killed in Jenin. It's unclear if they are affiliated with armed militant groups.

The number of dead rises to three.

A large explosive targets Israeli military vehciles in Jenin Monday morning.

IDF statement:

Earlier today, IDF and Israel Border Police forces operated to apprehend two wanted suspects in the city of Jenin.

During the activity, a massive exchange of fire took place between the forces and armed gunmen in the area. Large numbers of explosive devices were… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Unusual amount of fighting in Jenin all while Saleh al-Arouri is in Iran with Ismail Haniyeh. And Islamic Jihad visited Khenenei a few days ago.

Abu Hamza, Islamic Jihad spokesperson: Jenin battalion mourns its two brave martyrs, Qasem Abu Sarea and Qais Jabarin, who were martyred defending the land in Jenin camp where the Al-Quds Brigades fighters ambushed and inflicted direct casualties on many soldiers and military… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Islamic Jihad mourns two fighters killed in Jenin Monday morning during an Israeli security forces' operation.

Our FDD West Bank mapping project is updated frequently. As of yesterday, 1,737 attacks have been recorded since March 2022. fdd.org/analysis/2022/…

Islamic Jihad's branch in Jenin publishes video of an IED exploding beneath an Israeli military vehicle in Jenin Monday morning.

Islamic Jihad's branch in Jenin publishes a second video showing IEDs targeting Israeli forces in Jenin Monday morning.

Islamic Jihad's branch in Tubas mourns the death of a fighter identified as Ahmed Daraghmeh. He is the third militant claimed by Islamic Jihad today who died clashing with Israeli security forces in Jenin.

The IDF releases video of an Apache attack helicopter attacking an open area in Jenin today.

IDF releases video of what appears to be gunfire from a Mosque during a military operation in Jenin Monday morning.

Israeli military vehciles damaged by an IED in Jenin Monday morning.

Islamic Jihad mourns the death of Ahmed Daraghmeh. The group says Daraghmeh is a member of Islamic Jihad's branch in Tubas and died during clashes in Jenin Monday morning.

Am unofficial video claiming to be published by Qassam Brigades in Jenin shows different IEDs produced by the group.

Parts of an IDF military vehicle on display in Jenin.

Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades publishes video showing militants firing at Israeli targets. The video dates of the incidents are not mentioned.

Militants in Jenin stand over remains of an Israeli military vehicle damaged by an explosive device Monday morning.

Islamic Jihad's branch in Tubas carry the body of Ahmed Darghmeh who died in clashes earlier today in Jenin.

More from the funeral procession of Ahmed Daraghmeh.

A popular picture of someone carrying pipebombs in Jenin. The picture has been heavily shared on Palestinian social media today.

Palestinian media says the Israeli military fired on a vehicle in the northern West Bank. The circumstances of the shooting are unclear.

Palestinians in Jenin target an IDF Apache attack helicopter with light weapons earlier today.

Islamic Jihad is in full propaganda mode after major clashes in Jenin earlier today. Islamic Jihad chief Ziyad Nakhalah congratulated militants and said the fighting in the West Bank is ‘an extension of the battle for unity of the fronts.’

Islamic Jihad releases video of IED attack on an Israeli military vehicle Monday morning. The vehicle was disabled and injuries were reported to Israeli troops.

Israeli reports say a shooting attack occured north of Ramallah.

IDF statement: IDF: a report was received regarding a shooting adjacent to the community of Eli.

A Red Alert for a possible infiltration issued for area where shooting attack occured.

Weapon reportedly used in the shooting attack near Eli.

IDF statement: Following the initial report, terrorists opened fire adjacent to a gas station in the community of Eli. One of the terrorists was neutralized at the scene. IDF soldiers are pursuing additional suspects.

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