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Lion's Den

Troops of the Givati Brigade operate in southern Gaza's Rafah, in a handout photo published June 6, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 7, 2024, 12:19 pm
Daily Briefing June 7: Day 245 – PM to visit DC next month. Will Israel still be at war?
US bureau chief Jacob Magid on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu’s July 24 speech to Congress, Israel’s objections to a UN resolution on the Israeli hostage release deal, PA funds
By ToI Staff
Gunmen wearing Lions's Den headbands and insignia attend the funeral in Nablus of Tamer al-Kilani, a top fighter in the Palestinian terror group, who it said was killed by an explosive device planted in a motorcycle, October 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
June 6, 2024, 10:47 pm
US announces sanctions on largely dormant West Bank terror group Lions’ Den
Group emerged in Nablus in late 2022 but has not taken responsibility for an attack since July 2023
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Israeli troops operate in the West Bank, early September 21, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 22, 2023, 9:02 am
Islamic Jihad member killed in W. Bank clash with IDF; closure set for Yom Kippur
Military says troops entered Kafr Dan, near Jenin, to search for illegal weapons; senior Lion’s Den member detained in Nablus
By Emanuel Fabian
Israeli troops demolish the apartment of Abdel Kamel Jouri, a Palestinian gunman accused of killing a soldier in the West Bank, in the city of Nablus, early June 22, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 22, 2023, 6:20 am
IDF razes home of 2nd gunman accused of killing soldier in West Bank last year
Footage shows controlled blasts at Nablus home of Abdel Kamel Jouri, who IDF says took part in October killing of Staff Sgt. Ido Baruch
By Emanuel Fabian
Israeli troops demolish the apartment of Osama Taweel, a Palestinian gunman accused of killing a soldier in the West Bank, in the city of Nablus, early June 15, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 15, 2023, 12:38 am
Palestinian said killed in Nablus clashes as IDF razes home of gunman
Palestinians say several wounded in northern West Bank city as troops demolish home of Osama Taweel, who IDF says took part in October killing of Ido Baruch
By Emanuel Fabian
An explosive device is set off near an IDF convoy leaving the West Bank city of Nablus, May 9, 2023. (Screenshot: Twitter)
May 9, 2023, 12:45 pm
Soldier lightly hurt during Nablus raid by Palestinian-set bomb
Military convoy also targeted by gunfire as it leaves West Bank city after arresting wanted man; Lion’s Den group claims responsibility
By Emanuel Fabian
File: Israeli soldiers stand guard at the Jit junction, west of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, after three Palestinian gunmen were killed during a shootout, on March 12, 2023. (Jaafar Ashtiyeh / AFP)
May 5, 2023, 6:27 pm
Israel hands over bodies of Lion’s Den gunmen, sparking fresh coalition row
Ben Gvir vows to continue boycott of Knesset votes to protest decision to release remains of Palestinians killed while trying to attack an IDF post in March
By Emanuel Fabian
Gunmen at the funeral of those killed in clashes sparked by an overnight Israeli raid against the Lion's Den terror group, in the West Bank city of Nablus on October 25, 2022. (Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP)
May 3, 2023, 9:37 pm
13 Lion’s Den fighters turn themselves in to PA security forces
Palestinian official says the Nablus-based terror group members surrendered ‘to protect themselves… and end their case with the Israelis’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
File: An Israeli soldier takes measurements at the home of a Palestinian gunman who killed an Israeli soldier, in the West Bank city of Nablus, early February 20, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 28, 2023, 4:36 pm
IDF to demolish homes of Lion’s Den gunmen accused of killing soldier last year
Military notifies family of Abdel Kamel Jouri of intention to raze residence in Nablus, a week after general signs off on demolition order against home of second attacker
By Emanuel Fabian
A convoy of IDF vehicles is seen in the West Bank city of Jenin, April 28, 2023. (Screenshot: Twitter)
April 28, 2023, 12:31 pm
IDF troops detain terror suspect in Jenin, clash with Palestinian gunmen
Military says cache of firearms and gun parts seized in West Bank city; Lion’s Den member said to have turned himself in to PA overnight
By Emanuel Fabian
A member of the Lion's Den group escorts injured men into a hospital after clashes with Israeli forces in Nablus, in the West Bank on early October 25, 2022. (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP)
April 9, 2023, 6:58 pm
Palestinian terror group Lion’s Den claims it executed an Israeli spy in Nablus
Unverified video of ostensible confession asserts Shin Bet blackmailed operative with gay sex video, paid him in cigarettes to provide information on terror suspects
By Agencies and ToI Staff
An Israeli soldier takes measurements at the home of a Palestinian gunman who killed an Israeli soldier, in the West Bank city of Nablus, early February 20, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
March 28, 2023, 11:54 pm
IDF issues demolition order for home of gunman accused of killing soldier last year
Military says Nablus home of Lion’s Den member Osama Taweel to be razed; second attacker’s home measured last month, but no order issued
By Emanuel Fabian
Palestinian gunmen take part in a military parade during a memorial ceremony for two members of the Islamic Jihad terror group, in the West Bank village of Jaba, near Jenin, February 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)
March 3, 2023, 10:49 am
New Palestinian terror factions emerge amid deadly West Bank unrest
Bands of young Palestinians are increasingly taking up guns against Israel and defying PA, with Nablus-based Lion’s Den providing inspiration
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A makeshift 'Carlo' submachine gun seized in the West Bank town of Qarawat Bani Hassan, suspected to have been used in a shooting attack earlier on February 25, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 25, 2023, 11:55 pm
IDF: Palestinian man detained for allegedly firing at settlement
Military says suspect fired six times at Havat Yair with makeshift submachine gun, fled scene but was caught a few hours later
By Emanuel Fabian
Left: Defense Minister Yoav Gallant during a ceremony at the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, January 1, 2023; Right: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks during a briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, November 16, 2022. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90; AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
February 25, 2023, 7:53 am
US defense chief urges Gallant to de-escalate tensions in West Bank
Lloyd Austin calls Israeli counterpart days after an IDF raid on Nablus killed 11, including several civilians
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
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