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News and updates about Counterterrorism

Raid on four targets at once:

IDF troops confiscate weapons in southern Syria

226th Brigade troops seize arms and interrogate suspects in coordinated night operation aimed at thwarting terror entrenchment near Israeli border.

IDF troops confiscate weapons in southern Syria

Counterterror sweep:

IDF finds dozens of weapons in Judea and Samaria

Security forces uncover weapons caches in Anabta, Al-Ram, Odala, and more during week-long operation to dismantle terror infrastructure in Central Command region.

IDF finds dozens of weapons in Judea and Samaria

IDF destroys illegal structures and terrorist greenhouse complex

IDF and Civil Administration demolish illegal greenhouse complex used for terrorist activities in Shuweikeh, illegal structures in nearby villages, as part of ongoing security efforts.

IDF destroys illegal structures and terrorist greenhouse complex

Near Jerusalem:

Soldiers neutralize terrorist attempting stabbing & weapon theft

Terrorist attempts to stab soldiers and steal a weapon during IDF operation in the village of al-Walaja, but is shot by IDF forces.

Soldiers neutralize terrorist attempting stabbing & weapon theft

IDF wraps 30-hour Shechem raid, two terrorists killed

Israeli forces eliminate two terrorists in 30-hour counterterrorism operation in Shechem; four soldiers injured during a weapon-grab attempt.

IDF wraps 30-hour Shechem raid, two terrorists killed

Dramatic footage:

Terror cell leader eliminated in raid near Jenin

Israeli forces eliminate senior terrorist, arrest two others in Tamun overnight, in a targeted counterterrorism operation based on ISA intelligence.

Terror cell leader eliminated in raid near Jenin

Judea and Samaria:

IDF uncovers explosives lab, arrests 35 suspects across

In series of counterterror operations, IDF forces dismantle bomb-making lab in Tulkarm, arrest 35 wanted individuals across Judea and Samaria.

IDF uncovers explosives lab, arrests 35 suspects across

Shin Bet:

Harsh prison conditions help curb terror in Judea and Samaria

Security officials attribute the sharp decline in attacks to a combination of targeted counterterror operations and stricter incarceration policies implemented under National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Harsh prison conditions help curb terror in Judea and Samaria

Judea and Samaria:

24 suspects involved in terror funding arrested

Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria, arresting suspects and seizing weapons and ammunition.

24 suspects involved in terror funding arrested

Dramatic footage:

Security forces arrest accomplices to Funduq terror attack

Soldiers from IDF's Duvdevan Unit apprehend two accomplices involved in al-Funduq attack.

Security forces arrest accomplices to Funduq terror attack

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Terrorist who hurled rocks at security forces is arrested

Border Police arrest 21-year-old terrorist from Abu Dis following pursuit on foot.

Terrorist who hurled rocks at security forces is arrested

Terrorists hurl explosives towards IDF forces near Jenin

IDF forces respond to explosive-hurling terrorists in in Silat al-Harithiya, eliminating one and injuring two. No IDF injuries reported.

Terrorists hurl explosives towards IDF forces near Jenin

401 terrorists arrested, 13 killed

Ramadan terror attacks in Judea and Samaria drop by 80% in a year

Only three significant terror attacks originated in Judea and Samaria during Ramadan in 2025, compared to 27 in the previous year.

Ramadan terror attacks in Judea and Samaria drop by 80% in a year

Explosive device found in PA village, terrorist arrested

Security forces arrest terrorist found to possess large homemade explosive device, weapons parts, and ammunition.

Explosive device found in PA village, terrorist arrested

Watch:

Maglan Unit troops work to thwart terror in Shechem

IDF forces arrest over 15 wanted suspects in Shechem area, interrogate dozens more suspects and confiscate weapons.

Maglan Unit troops work to thwart terror in Shechem

Egoz Unit forces raid village of al-Walaja following firebombing

Etzion Unit stresses new 'zero tolerance' policy for any attempts to harm Jewish residents of the area.

Egoz Unit forces raid village of al-Walaja following firebombing

Commando troops operating in Judea and Samaria

IDF commandos operate throughout Judea, Samaria, arresting dozens of wanted suspects, confiscating various weapons. Watch.

Commando troops operating in Judea and Samaria

Security forces arrest 90 wanted suspects in Judea, Samaria

In one week of counterterror operations, security forces apprehend 90 wanted suspects, confiscate 14 rifles and thousands of shekels of terrorist funds.

Security forces arrest 90 wanted suspects in Judea, Samaria

February in Judea and Samaria:

Forces eliminate over two dozen terrorists, arrest hundreds

Over the past month, security forces in Judea and Samaria eliminated approximately 25 terrorists, apprehended 350 wanted individuals, seized 120 weapons, and destroyed hundreds of explosives.

Forces eliminate over two dozen terrorists, arrest hundreds

Israeli security forces fight terror in Jericho

During counterterror operation in Judea and Samaria, ISA, IDF forces apprehend approximately 75 wanted individuals, confiscate 17 weapons.

Israeli security forces fight terror in Jericho

Judea and Samaria:

Forces arrest 19 in overnight operations

IDF, ISA, and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities on Tuesday night in Judea and Samaria. 19 wanted individuals were apprehended and seven guns were confiscated.

Forces arrest 19 in overnight operations

Wall of Iron:

90 terrorists arrested, 15 weapons seized

IDF's Duvdevan Unit apprehends five terrorists near Tulkarm, confiscates weapons and explosive devices.

90 terrorists arrested, 15 weapons seized

Yamas and IDF eliminate three terrorists in Samaria

Following ISA intelligence, Yamas and IDF soldiers eliminated three wanted terrorists in the area of Al Fara, who sold weapons for terror purposes.

Yamas and IDF eliminate three terrorists in Samaria

Watch:

Unusual quantity of weapons found in Western Galilee

Police officers locate around 9,000 rifle bullets hidden and likely prepared for shooting attacks.

Unusual quantity of weapons found in Western Galilee

12 arrested for celebrating terrorist's release

ISA, IDF, and police arrest 12 people who participated in a rally showing support for a released terrorist while waving Hamas flags.

12 arrested for celebrating terrorist's release

Footage of the Jenin operation:

Over ten terrorists killed, many explosives destroyed

Over 10 terrorists eliminated as IDF carries out aerial strikes on terror targets, destroys explosives, in new Jenin operation.

Over ten terrorists killed, many explosives destroyed

Operation Wall of Iron:

Israeli security forces launch counterterror operation in Jenin

IDF soldiers, including special operations, ISA, and Border Police personnel will operate in the coming days in the Jenin area.

Israeli security forces launch counterterror operation in Jenin

50 terrorists arrested, 10 eliminated, in Judea and Samaria

Israeli security forces arrest 50 terrorists, eliminate over 10 terrorists, in aerial strikes, confiscate terror funds, in counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria.

50 terrorists arrested, 10 eliminated, in Judea and Samaria

Two soldiers severely injured by explosive

Two soldiers severely injured, one lightly injured after military vehicle drives over an explosive in Qabatiya.

Two soldiers severely injured by explosive

Footage reveals:

Terrorists exploit mosques in Jenin, Tulkarm

Since the start of the war, the IAF has carried out 110 attacks in Judea and Samaria, eliminating at least 165 armed terrorists, IDF reveals.

Terrorists exploit mosques in Jenin, Tulkarm

Helmet-cam footage:

IDF soldiers operate in Judea and Samaria

Over the past week, security forces apprehended dozens of wanted suspects in the area of the Judea and Samaria Division, and two terrorists were eliminated in close-quarter encounters.

IDF soldiers operate in Judea and Samaria

In first since Oct. 7:

Infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria

Nahal Brigade infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria, with a focus on Hebron and Shechem.

Infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria

Three terrorists eliminated in aerial attack in northern Samaria

IDF identifies three terrorists attempting to plant explosives, eliminates them in aerial strike.

Three terrorists eliminated in aerial attack in northern Samaria

IDF forces clash with armed terrorists in Shechem

Terrorists hurl explosive devices, firebombs, at IDF forces during counterterror operation in Shechem.

IDF forces clash with armed terrorists in Shechem

Seven terrorists eliminated in counterterror op in Tulkram

Security forces eliminate seven terrorists, including a senior terrorist in the Tulkarm terrorist network, in two-day counterterror operation.

Seven terrorists eliminated in counterterror op in Tulkram

IDF operates in home of terrorist who committed ramming attack

Security forces operated in the home of the terrorist who carried out the ramming attack at the al-Fawar Junction on Saturday and questioned individuals suspected of aiding the terrorist. 10 terrorists were arrested across Judea and Samaria.

IDF operates in home of terrorist who committed ramming attack

Shechem: IDF eliminates terrorists planning imminent attack

Terrorists targeted while sitting in car; security forces say targeted terrorists planned to carry out an attack in the immediate future.

Shechem: IDF eliminates terrorists planning imminent attack

Security forces take out terrorist who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

IDF strikes, eliminates, terror cell responsible for terror attacks in the Jenin area. Wael Lahluh, the head of the terror cell, carried out the August shooting attack at the Mehola Junction, in which Yehonatan Deutsch was killed.

Security forces take out terrorist who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

Rockets and Claymore mines:

Security forces thwart Iran attempt to smuggle weapons to Jenin

IDF, ISA, foil attempt to smuggle advanced weapons originating in Iran to terror operatives in Judea and Samaria.

Security forces thwart Iran attempt to smuggle weapons to Jenin

Nine terrorists eliminated in Jenin

During a 48-hour Jenin-area counterterrorism operation: Security forces eliminate nine terrorists in ground and aerial strikes, destroy dozens of explosives, and arrest wanted suspects.

Nine terrorists eliminated in Jenin

IAF strikes terror cell in Jenin

As part of ongoing counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria, an aircraft struck a group of armed terrorists in Jenin.

IAF strikes terror cell in Jenin

Dramatic footage:

Undercover officers eliminate terrorists, bring down building

Border Police officers document elimination of terrorists hiding in building during antiterror operation near Jenin.

Undercover officers eliminate terrorists, bring down building

Three terrorists eliminated

Special forces operating in Jenin area

Border Police forces use 'pressure cooker' procedure on terrorists who barricaded themselves in a building, eliminating several wanted terrorists.

Special forces operating in Jenin area

Israeli forces locate seven weapons lathes in Hebron

Security forces seize lathes, weapons, and arrest terror suspects in multiple operations throughout Judea and Samaria.

Israeli forces locate seven weapons lathes in Hebron

Counterterror officers eliminate terror chief in Tulkarm

Yamam officers, guided by the ISA, eliminate the head of Tulkarm's terror infrastructure, alongside an additional terrorist.

Counterterror officers eliminate terror chief in Tulkarm

US: Bill targeting terror-supporting nonprofits to go up for vote

US House set to vote on bill targeting nonprofits accused of supporting terrorism.

US: Bill targeting terror-supporting nonprofits to go up for vote

Terror tunnel with no exit point discovered in the Jordan Valley

Clashes with terrorists, aerial strikes, and weapons discovery: Israeli security forces conduct three parallel brigade-wide operations.

Terror tunnel with no exit point discovered in the Jordan Valley

Watch:

Police locate weapons 10 meters underground - in northern Israel

Large cache of weapons, ammunition, and military vests discovered in tunnel dug under home in Kafr Salem near Haifa.

Police locate weapons 10 meters underground - in northern Israel

Jenin

In broad daylight: 2 terrorists eliminated in military operation

IDF, ISA, and Border Police eliminate two terrorists, confiscate weapons, and arrest three suspects in daylight military operation; 20 suspects arrested by Central Command.

In broad daylight: 2 terrorists eliminated in military operation

IDF & ISA confirm: At least 12 terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

In joint statement, IDF and ISA confirm that at least 12 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated in a strike intended to thwart an imminent terror attack.

IDF & ISA confirm: At least 12 terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

Shechem:

Two terrorists eliminated, IDF soldier severely injured

Four IDF soldiers injured, one of them seriously, in a shootout with terrorists in Shechem; two terrorists eliminated, including a key figure in Judea, Samaria, terror.

Two terrorists eliminated, IDF soldier severely injured

Deep pit found in yard of Jenin home

IDF forces locate deep pit dug in yard of Jenin home. 'No weapons or suspects found in pit.'

Deep pit found in yard of Jenin home

IDF soldier severely injured in operation in Jenin

IDF soldier from the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit severely injured by gunfire after terrorists fire towards forces in Jenin.

IDF soldier severely injured in operation in Jenin

Terrorist who directed attacks in northern Samaria eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate head of terror group in Qabatiya, six additional terrorists, in northern Samaria operation.

Terrorist who directed attacks in northern Samaria eliminated

Five eliminated:

IDF strikes armed terror cell in Samaria

Large numbers of Israeli security forces operating in Tubas and Tamun, as part of larger counterterrorism operation.

IDF strikes armed terror cell in Samaria

Jenin counterterror op:

14 terrorists eliminated, dozens of explosives neutralized

IDF announces that in the last week and a half, 14 terrorists have been eliminated, over 30 suspects have been apprehended, approximately 30 explosives planted under roads were dismantled, and four aerial strikes were conducted in the area of Jenin

14 terrorists eliminated, dozens of explosives neutralized

PA criticizes IDF counterterrorism operation in Samaria

Palestinian Authority accuses the IDF of laying siege to hospitals in Jenin and the Israeli government of planning to deport Palestinian Arabs from northern Samaria.

PA criticizes IDF counterterrorism operation in Samaria

From car and helmet cams:

Dramatic footage of Hamas leader's elimination in Jenin

Watch dramatic footage from helmet and vehicle cameras, showing the elimination in Jenin of Hamas leader in Jenin Wassem Hazem.

Dramatic footage of Hamas leader's elimination in Jenin

Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, eliminated in strike

Israel eliminates terrorist Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, and two additional Hamas terrorists, in counterterrorism operation.

Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, eliminated in strike

Samaria operation launched after alert of major attack received

The IDF launched its major operation in northern Samaria after it received an alert that terrorists were planning on infiltrating an Israeli community and committing a large-scale attack.

Samaria operation launched after alert of major attack received






























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