Israeli special forces carried out a high‑stakes operation at a hospital in Jenin, a West Bank city, as reported by Yediot. The account describes a covert mission in which agents, disguised as hospital staff and patients, targeted three militants linked to Hamas who were allegedly plotting an attack on Israeli settlements reminiscent of October 7. According to the source, the operation was executed rapidly, with the entire sequence from entry to extraction lasting under ten minutes.
One of the men identified by Yediot was Mohammed Jalamana, a 27-year-old with ties to Hamas abroad and a history in the Jenin refugee camp. The report says he was involved in attempts to detonate a car bomb, supplied weapons and ammunition to militants, and helped plan a raid inspired by the October 7 actions. The team also eliminated two other militants hiding in Jenin, Mohammed Azavi, who had participated in previous assaults, and Bassel Azavi, Mohammed’s brother, who were both linked to militant activities in the area, according to the same report from Yediot.
The broader regional context remains tense. On October 7, thousands of armed Hamas supporters infiltrated Israel from the Gaza Strip, attacking civilians and taking more than 200 hostages. In response, Israel’s government declared a state of war, and a ground operation began with the stated aim of recovering hostages and dismantling Hamas’ capabilities. The developments have continued to shape security discussions across the region, with leaders emphasizing the need for careful, targeted action to prevent further escalations.
On January 15, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant addressed the public, stating that the IDF had completed the active combat phase in the northern Gaza Strip and expected to wind down intense fighting in the south in the near future. He expressed support for governance by a Palestinian administration that would not pose a threat to Israel and would be capable of maintaining stability in the territory. The remarks were framed as part of a broader effort to outline a path toward security and regional peace, as reported in the national briefing channels. The discourse around governance in Gaza continues to be a focal point for policymakers and security planners alike, reflecting concerns about long‑term stability in the region.
Meanwhile, discussions about the operational realities of the conflict persist. A former Israeli president has commented on the location of Hamas command facilities, noting claims that a key command center is situated beneath a central hospital in Gaza. These statements contribute to ongoing debates about the strategic targets involved in the conflict and the humanitarian considerations that accompany any military campaign. The credibility and implications of such claims are frequently scrutinized by defense analysts and international observers, who seek to understand the evolving security landscape in the territory and its surrounding areas.