Israeli soldiers shot and killed a senior Hamas member in the West Bank. Ibrahim Isaa was killed in Kalkilya on Thursday evening. Issa, who also is a member of the Tanzim militia, was believed to be planning a series of suicide attacks in Israel, including a car bomb attack.
As the Year Turns, Support the Journalism You Trust. JTA covers the stories shaping Jewish life around the world — with the depth this moment calls for. As you reflect on the year ahead, consider a gift that keeps independent Jewish journalism strong.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
