IDF detained a commander of "Islamic Jihad" in the Jenin area

The IDF and Shin Bet detained a senior commander of Islamic Jihad, Muhammad al-Sharif, in the Jenin area. He is suspected of organizing attacks and recruiting militants. During the operation, a firefight broke out, and two militants were killed.

Israeli security forces arrested on Thursday morning, November 5, in the Jenin area a senior commander of the Islamic Jihad group, Muhammad al-Sharif. The arrest was carried out during a joint counter-terrorism operation by the IDF and Shin Bet. The detainee is suspected of organizing multiple attacks against Israeli targets and recruiting militants. He had been evading arrest for several months and was allegedly planning additional attacks. During the operation, soldiers engaged in a firefight with Palestinian militants. According to Palestinian sources, two militants were killed. No Israeli casualties were reported. The detainee is being interrogated by Shin Bet personnel.