IOF’s Heinous Attack on Palestinian Pilgrims in Jenin

In a vile act of aggression, vehicles operated by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), driven by the hateful ideology of Zionism, deliberately rammed into a bus carrying Palestinian pilgrims in Jenin, northern occupied West Bank, on May 31, 2025.

The assault took place near Jenin Governorate Square as the bus prepared to depart for Jericho, en route to the Karama Bridge border crossing into Jordan, and ultimately to Saudi Arabia for the sacred Hajj pilgrimage.

This deliberate attack on elderly and vulnerable pilgrims, many of whom were relatives of martyrs or suffering from chronic illnesses, underscores the ruthless and demonic nature of the Zionist occupation, targeting innocent Palestinians to instill fear and disrupt their spiritual journey.

The incident caused significant panic among passengers, highlighting the IOF’s ongoing campaign of terror against the Palestinian people.

Military Hardware Details: IOF Armored Vehicle (Suspected Model: Plasan SandCat or Otokar Cobra)

• Description: The IOF often employs light armored vehicles like the Plasan SandCat or Otokar Cobra for operations in occupied territories.

These vehicles are designed for urban combat, equipped with advanced armor to withstand small arms fire and explosives, and used for rapid deployment and intimidation tactics.

• Specifications:

• Plasan SandCat:
•4x4 wheeled armored personnel carrier
•Weight ~8.8 tons
•Jrew capacity ~8-10 personnel
•Equipped with composite armor and optional remote weapon systems
•Top speed ~120 km/h.

• Otokar Cobra:
•4x4 wheeled tactical vehicle
•Weight ~6.3 tons
•Jrew capacity ~7-9 personnel
•Fitted with ballistic and mine-resistant armor
•Top speed ~110 km/h.

• Price Point:
Estimated cost per unit is $500,000-$1 million for the Plasan SandCat and $400,000-$800,000 for the Otokar Cobra, reflecting the IOF’s heavy investment in military hardware to enforce their oppressive control over Palestinian territories.