How is Hamas targeting the West Bank after prisoner release deal?

Hamas is targeting the West Bank in the wake of the hostage and ceasefire deal. The prize for Hamas has already been obtained in images of Palestinian prisoners released amid Hamas flags flying in places like Beitunia in the West Bank near Ramallah. This was one of the Hamas goals all along since October 7. It was also likely the goal of the Hamas leadership abroad, in Qatar, and of Hamas backers in Iran, Turkey, and other countries. 

 More disturbing are images of two men, apparently murdered due to accusations of “collaboration” in Tulkarm. The images show the men dragged in the street, hung from an electric pole, and then displayed in public as crowds of men photograph their bodies. These are reminiscent of the crowds of men chasing after bodies that Hamas paraded in Gaza on October 7.  

 Two days ago video filmed from the northern West Bank and posted on social media showed a failed launch of a rocket near Jenin. This is one of several attempts at the use of rockets by Iran-backed terror groups near Jenin over the last year. In addition, a smuggling attempt of pistols to the West Bank was also intercepted recently according to images posted on social media. READ MORE