December 12, 2022

Findings of the Initial Inquiry into the Girl Who Was Hit During
Counterterrorism Activities in the Jenin Camp

Tonight, IDF, Yamas, Israel Border Police and ISA forces operated in the Jenin camp as part of Operation "Break the Wave."

The security forces apprehended 18 wanted individuals, among them three wanted individuals suspected of terrorist activity in Jenin. During the activity, suspects hurled explosives and fired heavily at the soldiers. The suspects also hurled Molotov cocktails at the forces from various areas, including roofs of houses. The soldiers responded with live fire toward the armed suspects identified in the area.

No IDF injuries were reported.

Following an initial inquiry, it was determined that the girl who was killed was hit by unintentional fire aimed at armed gunmen on a roof in the area from which the force was fired upon. It appears the girl who was killed had been on the roof of one of the houses near the gunmen.
The claim that security forces purposefully fired at uninvolved civilians is implausible and without foundation.

The security forces will continue to investigate the incident and work to clarify its circumstances.

The IDF and its commanders regret any harm to uninvolved civilians, including those who are in a combat environment and in close proximity to armed terrorists during exchanges of fire.
The security forces will continue to conduct counterterrorism activities wherever necessary while making efforts to avoid harm to uninvolved civilians.