ByAMIR BOHBOTAUGUST 28, 2026 16:55Updated: AUGUST 28, 2026 17:12The IDF carried out a targeted aerial strike on several terrorists in the West Bank area of Jenin, the military said on Friday, with a security souce saying that a terror cell leader was among those targeted.The strike targeted a vehicle carrying three terrorists.According to a security source, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) had been tracking one of the terrorists killed in the strike for some time, with intelligence indicating that he was involved in preparations for a terror attack.After “the circle was closed” on the terrorist, the decision was made to strike him from the air in order to prevent him from escaping.The terror operative tracked by the Shin Bet was identified as the head of a terrorist cell in Jenin, while the other two were identified as accomplices who assisted him and attempted to advance terror plots.IDF operates in West Bank, February 9, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)The cell leader was armed while traveling in the vehicle.Footage shows increased IDF presence in Jenin following strike, Palestinian source saysLater on Friday, N12 News released footage from a Palestinian source purporting to show an increased IDF presence in Jenin.Palestinian reports indicated earlier on Friday that the strike killed one person and injured several others in Jenin's Khawush al-Saada area, noting that two missiles were fired at the vehicle, according to Maariv.Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.Follow us on Google