March 4th 2025.
On Tuesday, the Israeli military reported that they had killed a local Hamas leader in Jenin, located in the northern West Bank. This operation was part of the ongoing military campaign in the region, which involved Border Police officers, army troops, and Shin Bet security agents.
According to a statement from a military spokesperson, the soldiers engaged in an exchange of fire with the Hamas network in Jenin and ultimately eliminated their leader, Isser Saadi. Another militant was also killed, and three others were taken into custody. The Xinhua news agency reported these details.
In a separate statement, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz made it clear that their efforts to combat terrorism would continue in all areas. He emphasized the need to thwart terrorist activities and ensure the safety of their citizens.
The military campaign in Jenin began on January 21 and has since spread to other cities and refugee camps in the West Bank. Unfortunately, this has resulted in significant damage and numerous deaths.
In the midst of this ongoing conflict, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that the country's demands for a demilitarized Gaza Strip and an end to Hamas' rule must be met to move forward with the ceasefire agreement that was put into effect in January. He expressed that they did not have an agreement for the second phase of the deal, which would involve the release of hostages and a withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Sa'ar also addressed the recent decision to block humanitarian aid to Gaza, stating that Hamas was exploiting these supplies for their own gain. He claimed that humanitarian aid had become their primary source of income and was being used to rebuild their military capabilities.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that this decision to block aid was a tactic to pressure Hamas into accepting a new proposal from US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. The first 42-day phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal had come to an end, and both sides were expected to negotiate a second phase. However, Israel presented a new framework that would extend the first phase for an additional 42 days, until after major religious holidays.
Unfortunately, Hamas rejected this proposal, deeming it "unacceptable." As tensions continue to escalate, it remains uncertain how this conflict will be resolved.
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