Israeli troops arrested 52 members of Islamic Jihad in the West Bank. Tuesday’s predawn sweep was part of a crackdown on the Palestinian terrorist group launched after it killed two Israelis in separate attacks in the West Bank and Gaza Strip this week.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
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.