IDF Strikes Terrorists as Ceasefire Violations Persist

Stand for Israel  |  January 16, 2026

Smoke rises from southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, on January 16, 2026.
Photo: Ayal Margolin/Flash90

For the past two days, IDF and Shin Bet forces have responded to continued terrorist ceasefire violations by carrying out strikes against Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The Jerusalem Post reports that after shots were fired at IDF soldiers in western Rafah earlier this week, the IDF conducted strikes across the Gaza Strip—eliminating several terrorist commanders. It was also reported that three suspects planning to attack IDF troops were apprehended in the West Bank today.

At this time, the IDF did not name the targeted terrorists. However, Hamas-affiliated sources reported that the IDF killed targets in homes belonging to the al Huli and al Jarou families.

Soldiers in the Beitot area on Thursday also identified two terrorists preparing to throw Molotv cocktails toward a civilian road. The soldiers fired at the terrorists, hitting one, and apprehended both.

Three other suspects were caught by the IDF on Friday morning, after terrorists threw an explosive device and a Molotov cocktail towards a road near Kafr Malik.

The IDF also eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon on Thursday as the terror group continues its attempts at reestablishing its terror infrastructure. The strike took place in southern Lebanon, with the IDF issuing evacuation orders beforehand, to keep the civilian population safe.

In the West Bank today, the IDF also responded to a riot in which stones were thrown at Israelis, vehicles were set on fire, and roads were blocked

While all eyes are on the crisis in Iran, Israeli forces continue to respond to immediate terrorist threats and ceasefire violations on all fronts, protecting the people of Israel from the enemies who long to destroy them. And as always, The Fellowship and our faithful supporters are keeping the brave men and women of the IDF in our hearts and prayers, as they put their lives on the line to protect God’s children from harm.