1.Summary: On September 11, 2024, an Israeli drone strike near Tulkarm in the northern West Bank killed three unidentified men suspected to be Palestinian militants. The attack is part of Israel’s increasing use of aerial strikes in the West Bank, a departure from their usual ground tactics. A Hamas leader criticized the airstrikes as a sign of Israeli military weakness on the ground, while a Western military source noted that Israel’s use of airstrikes aims to minimize casualties among its soldiers, exploiting the less dense terrain of the West Bank compared to Gaza. A senior Israeli official stated that Israel is committed to expanding its targeted killings policy to eliminate militant leaders and protect both Israeli soldiers and Palestinian civilians.
The Kill
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2. On September 11, 2024, around 20:00, an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle near the Ektaba suburb of Tulkarm in the northern West Bank. The attack killed three unidentified men, suspected to be Palestinian militants. JaFaJ sources indicated that an Israeli drone targeted the vehicle, which was transporting “three dangerous fugitives involved in terrorist activities in and around the Tulkarm area.” The identities of the individuals were not disclosed. [SEE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q24mp22cxXU ].
Israel Serving Militant from the Air
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3. Israel has increasingly utilized aerial strikes against Palestinian militants in the West Bank, a shift from their traditional reliance on ground forces and armored vehicles in the region. Abdul Rahman Shadid, a leader of the Hamas terror group, criticized the airstrikes, claiming they demonstrate the Israeli military’s inability to confront resistance forces on the ground, a pattern he noted has been observed recently in Tulkarm, Tubas, and Jenin.
4. A Western military source confirmed to JaFaJ that Israel’s increased use of aerial strikes is aimed at minimizing casualties among its soldiers and avoiding unnecessary deaths. The source noted that the West Bank’s terrain, unlike Gaza, is less densely populated, allowing the Israeli military to operate with greater flexibility without direct ground engagement.
Israel to Keep Targeting Terror Leaders
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5. A senior Israeli official told JaFaJ that Israel is committed to targeting “the heads of terror” through any means necessary to protect Israeli soldiers and Palestinian civilians. The official added that the policy of targeted killings is expected to expand, with every terrorist considered a potential target for Israeli action.