The compound struck by Israeli aircraft in the West Bank was said to be used by militants from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to organize attacks. This action was taken by the Israeli military following intelligence suggesting an imminent terror attack. The situation in the West Bank has become more volatile in recent weeks, with an increase in violence and clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians.
Hamas is considered a terrorist organization by several countries, including Israel, the United States, the European Union, Canada, and others. However, it’s important to note that there are varying opinions on this matter, and some parties, particularly in the Palestinian territories and some Arab countries, do not classify Hamas as a terrorist organization.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) -Israeli aircraft struck a compound beneath a mosque in the occupied West Bank early on Sunday that the military said was being used by militants to organise attacks, and Palestinian medics said at least one person was killed.
The Israeli air strike is at least the second in recent days to hit the West Bank, where violence has surged since Hamas gunmen from Gaza carried out a deadly Oct. 7 rampage in Israel.
Israel said the compound beneath al-Ansar Mosque, in Jenin refugee camp, belonged to operatives from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad who were responsible for attacks in recent months.
“Intel was recently received which indicated that the terrorists, (who) were neutralized, were organizing an imminent terror attack,” the military said in a statement. The compound struck
The military released images that it said showed an entrance to a bunker under the mosque. It also released a diagram that it said showed where militants had stored weapons there.