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New York Times
04-03-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Israel Says It Killed Local Hamas Commander in West Bank
The Israeli military said on Tuesday that its forces had killed a Hamas military commander in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank as it expanded on a series of raids that have displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians. Israeli soldiers killed Aysar al-Saadi, the head of a local group of Hamas militants, in a shootout, the Israeli military said in a statement. The raid took place as Israeli forces 'expanded the counterterrorism operation" in the northern West Bank 'to additional areas in Jenin,' the military said. Hamas mourned Mr. al-Saadi's death, calling him a commander in its armed wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades. It was unclear how far his killing would go to subdue the militants: The Israeli military said late last year that its forces had killed one of his predecessors, Waseem Hazem, only to see the groups persist. In late January, Israel launched a major operation targeting Palestinian militants, storming neighborhoods in cities like Jenin and Tulkarm. About 40,000 Palestinians have fled their homes, according to the United Nations, often to nearby towns and villages where they have been sheltering for weeks, in the largest wave of displacement in the territory in decades. The Israeli military has said that it did not intend to displace Palestinians. But Israel Katz, the Israeli defense minister, said last month that he had ordered the military not to allow those who fled to return home. Mr. Katz said the Israeli military was preparing to remain in the areas it had captured for at least several months. Israeli leaders have said the campaign targets Palestinian armed groups like Hamas. The militants grew in power in recent years as the internationally backed Palestinian Authority, which has limited governing powers in the West Bank, largely left the fight to Israel. After the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, ignited the war in Gaza, Israeli military leaders feared that another front could open in the occupied West Bank, leading them to tighten their crackdown on the militant groups. Palestinian Authority forces also launched their own operation in January, albeit with limited success. But the raids have also further embittered ordinary Palestinians, who are coming some off the deadliest years in memory in the occupied West Bank. More than 800 Palestinians — including hundreds of civilians — have been killed in the territory since the Oct. 7 attacks, according to the United Nations.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israeli forces kill West Bank Hamas commander
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed a Hamas commander in the West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday as they pushed ahead with a weeks-long operation against militant groups in the area that has sent tens of thousands of Palestinians fleeing their homes. The military said it had mounted a raid to arrest Aysar al-Saadi, the head of the Hamas network in the area and killed him in a gunfight in which another Hamas operative was also killed. Three other Hamas members were arrested, it said. The Gaza-based militant group, which has also built up a powerful presence in the occupied West Bank, confirmed the death of al-Saadi but said it would not affect its commitment to fight Israel. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The West Bank operation, which began in January as fighting was halted in Gaza following a ceasefire agreement brokered by Qatar and Egypt, has been one of the biggest mounted in the area in years and followed a surge in violence since the start of the war in Gaza in 2023. Thousands of Israeli troops have swept through refugee camps in Jenin and other cities in the northern part of the West Bank, including Tulkarm and Tubas, demolishing houses and infrastructure and forcing tens of thousands to leave taking only what they could carry with them. On Tuesday, the military pushed out of the now-deserted Jenin refugee camp and into eastern areas of the city of Jenin itself, cutting off power supplies and digging up roads. The military says it does not forcibly evacuate Palestinians but has allowed residents who want to leave combat areas to go out through designated crossings. Palestinians say the Israeli operations, which have cut water and electricity supplies and demolished dozens of houses, leave them no choice but to leave.
Asharq Al-Awsat
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Israel Kills Hamas Commander in West Bank, Suspected Hezbollah Member in Lebanon
Israeli forces killed a Hamas commander in the West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday as they pushed ahead with a weeks-long operation against armed groups in the area that has sent tens of thousands of Palestinians fleeing their homes. The military said it had mounted a raid to arrest Aysar al-Saadi, the head of the Hamas network in the area and killed him in a gunfight in which another Hamas operative was also killed. Three other Hamas members were arrested, it said. The Gaza-based group, which has also built up a powerful presence in the occupied West Bank, confirmed the death of al-Saadi but said it would not affect its commitment to fight Israel. The West Bank operation, which began in January as fighting was halted in Gaza following a ceasefire agreement brokered by Qatar and Egypt, has been one of the biggest mounted in the area in years and followed a surge in violence since the start of the war in Gaza in 2023. Thousands of Israeli troops have swept through refugee camps in Jenin and other cities in the northern part of the West Bank, including Tulkarm and Tubas, demolishing houses and infrastructure and forcing tens of thousands to leave taking only what they could carry with them. On Tuesday, the military pushed out of the now-deserted Jenin refugee camp and into eastern areas of the city of Jenin itself, cutting off power supplies and digging up roads. The military says it does not forcibly evacuate Palestinians but has allowed residents who want to leave combat areas to go out through designated crossings. Palestinians say the Israeli operations, which have cut water and electricity supplies and demolished dozens of houses, leave them no choice but to leave. In Lebanon, an Israeli drone strike in the country's South killed one person, the state-run National News Agency reported. Local media outlets said the victim of the strike was a member of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force. Israel has killed several Hezbollah officials in drone strikes in different parts of Lebanon since the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war ended in late November.
Reuters
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Israeli forces kill West Bank Hamas commander
JERUSALEM, March 4 (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed a Hamas commander in the West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday as they pushed ahead with a weeks-long operation against militant groups in the area that has sent tens of thousands of Palestinians fleeing their homes. The military said it had mounted a raid to arrest Aysar al-Saadi, the head of the Hamas network in the area and killed him in a gunfight in which another Hamas operative was also killed. Three other Hamas members were arrested, it said. The Gaza-based militant group, which has also built up a powerful presence in the occupied West Bank, confirmed the death of al-Saadi but said it would not affect its commitment to fight Israel. The West Bank operation, which began in January as fighting was halted in Gaza following a ceasefire agreement brokered by Qatar and Egypt, has been one of the biggest mounted in the area in years and followed a surge in violence since the start of the war in Gaza in 2023. Thousands of Israeli troops have swept through refugee camps in Jenin and other cities in the northern part of the West Bank, including Tulkarm and Tubas, demolishing houses and infrastructure and forcing tens of thousands to leave taking only what they could carry with them. On Tuesday, the military pushed out of the now-deserted Jenin refugee camp and into eastern areas of the city of Jenin itself, cutting off power supplies and digging up roads. The military says it does not forcibly evacuate Palestinians but has allowed residents who want to leave combat areas to go out through designated crossings. Palestinians say the Israeli operations, which have cut water and electricity supplies and demolished dozens of houses, leave them no choice but to leave.
Asharq Al-Awsat
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Israel Kills a Hamas Leader in West Bank, Suspected Hezbollah Member in Lebanon
Hamas mourned the death of Aysar al-Saadi, a senior commander in its al-Qassam Brigades, who was killed Tuesday by an Israeli airstrike in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. Israel has been waging a major military operation in the northern West Bank for over a month. Hamas accused Israel of resorting to aerial bombardments due to its military failures on the ground. 'This new crime will not stop the growing wave of Palestinian resistance,' Hamas said in a statement. Al-Saadi, who had survived multiple assassination attempts, was targeted amid intense armed clashes between Palestinian fighters and Israeli forces in Jenin, according to the militant group. In Lebanon, an Israeli drone strike in the country's South killed one person, the state-run National News Agency reported. Local media outlets said the victim of the strike was a member of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force. Israel has killed several Hezbollah officials in drone strikes in different parts of Lebanon since the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war ended in late November.
