IDF Conducts Targeted Airstrike on Terror Cell Leader in Jenin

On October 28, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a precise airstrike targeting a vehicle carrying three terrorists in Jenin, located in the Menashe Brigade area. According to the IDF, the operation focused on a terror cell leader who had been under surveillance by the Shin Bet for an extended period. Intelligence indicated that the leader was actively preparing to carry out an attack. Once the security forces closed in on him, the decision was made to strike from the air to prevent his escape.

The vehicle contained three militants: the terror cell leader, who was armed and considered the head of the terror organization in Jenin, and two accomplices who assisted him in advancing terror plans. The IDF spokesperson confirmed the targeted killing of these militants in the operation. This action reflects ongoing efforts by Israeli security forces to thwart planned attacks and dismantle terror infrastructures in the West Bank.

The incident was documented on video and released by the police spokesperson. The IDF emphasized the operation's precision and its role in preventing imminent threats to Israeli security.