Operation Wall of Iron

Commando troops operating in Judea and Samaria

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

Judea and Samaria security op:

Arrests, eliminations, and confiscated weapons

In widescale operation to thwart terror, security forces eliminate three terrorists, arrest over 100 suspects, and seize dozens of weapons.

Operation Wall of Iron in Jenin:

Three terrorists eliminated, senior terrorist arrested

During the exchange of fire, forces eliminated two terrorists. Ten additional terrorists were apprehended by the forces, including Liwaa Jaaz, a senior operative in the terror network in the area of Jenin.

Tulkarm:

IDF dismantles drone and explosives production laboratories

Soldiers of the Kfir Brigade located a weapons storage facility containing approximately 100 pipe bombs, eight explosive devices, and a system for detonating explosives.

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.

Watch: Hamas leader in Jenin eliminated

Footage taken from helmet cam of a Border Police officer shows successful elimination of Hamas leader in Jenin Isser Saadi.

Counterterrorism in Samaria:

Hamas chief in Jenin eliminated

Undercover Border Police officers, together with IDF soldiers from the Menashe Brigade and ISA intelligence, eliminated the head of the area's Hamas branch Isser Sa'adi, at the end of an exchange of fire.

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.

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.

PA fears Israel’s use of tanks in northern Samaria

PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls for urgent intervention by the international community "to force Israel to respect the rights of the Palestinians, foremost among them the right to remain on their land."

Defense Minister:

'Palestinians will not be allowed to return to refugee camps'

Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to prevent Palestinians from returning to several refugee camps in Samaria.

Wall of Iron:

90 terrorists arrested, 15 weapons seized

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

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.

Comprehensive gallery:

IDF summarizes 500 days of combat - in five central sectors

The IDF operates simultaneously in various sectors to ensure the security of the country. The focus is on activities in the north, Judea and Samaria, Gaza, and other arenas.

Report:

IDF considering permanent outposts in Jenin

The IDF Central Command is considering establishing permanent posts in Jenin, where a new battalion dedicated to the refugee camp would operate.

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Egoz Unit soldiers discover and destroy a rigged vehicle in Jenin

Over 90 terrorists arrested, 12 weapons confiscated this week in Judea and Samaria; Egoz Unit soldiers destroy rigged vehicle in Jenin operation.

Footage: IDF forces eliminate three terrorists in Samaria

Maglan Unit soldiers eliminate three terrorists in close-quarters combat in Nur Shams; over 210 wanted suspects eliminated thus far as part of Operation Wall of Iron.

Wall of Iron:

Dozens of terrorists killed, hundreds arrested

Israeli forces are expanding counter-terrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We'll continue to exert a strong effort in Judea and Samaria'

TDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited an exercise assessing the readiness of troops in the Central Command.

Samaria military operation expands to Nur Shams

Security forces expand Operation Wall of Iron to include Nur Shams, IDF warns of military exercise in eastern Israel. 'We won't allow Iran to create an eastern terror front that will threaten Jewish towns in Samaria,' Defense Minister Israel Katz warns.

Watch: IDF troops continue to operate in Samaria

The 828th Brigade has been conducting counterterrorism operations in Tammun and Fara'a in the northern Jordan Valley.

Chief of Staff:

'We've learned lessons, we'll increase counterterrorism activity'

IDF Chief of the General Staff visits scene of Jordan Valley shooting attack, says, 'We'll increase the counterterrorism activity and expand it to additional areas.'

Northern Samaria: 55 terrorists eliminated, 380 arrested

IDF, ISA, and police have eliminated 55 terrorists, arrested 380, since the start of Operation Wall of Iron in Samaria.

Two IDF reservists killed in Jordan Valley shooting attack

Sergeant Major Ofer Yung, aged 39 from Tel Aviv, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Avraham Tzvi Tzvika Friedman, aged 43, from Ein HaNatziv, were killed by a terrorist who opened fire in an IDF installation.

The terrorist sneaked in at night and surprised the soldiers

Preliminary investigation into the shooting attack at the Tayasir checkpoint finds the terrorist reached the scene on foot, sneaked into the installation at night, and surprised the soldiers at dawn.

Jordan Valley shooting attack leaves two IDF reservists dead

A terrorist wearing a bulletproof vest entered an IDF position and opened fire at the troops. The terrorist was eliminated after a gun battle.

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Maglan Unit operates against terrorists in Tulkarm

So far, security forces have eliminated three terrorists and apprehended more than 50 terrorists in Tulkarm.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

IDF's operation doesn't bother the terrorists in Jenin

Zvi Yehezkeli responds to Operation Wall of Iron, explains why the IDF's operation in northern Samaria won't eradicate terror in the area.

Over 35 terrorists eliminated in northern Samaria operation

IDF forces destroy hundreds of explosive devices, arrest over 100 wanted individuals in antiterror operation in northern Samaria.

Senior military source:

Most of the terrorists released in the deal returned to terror

According to information from the defense echelon, at least two of the terrorists released in November 2023 were eliminated in the antiterror operation in Jenin, and dozens others were arrested.

Operation Wall of Iron:

IDF carries out wave of demolitions in Jenin

On Sunday, the IDF destroyed approximately 20 buildings used by terrorists in Jenin.

Mother of fallen soldier:

'He said 'I won't die for no reason, I will die for Israel'

Ayelet, the mother of Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi, who fell in a clash with terrorists in Jenin shared how her son's death saved the lives of other soldiers.

After airstrikes:

IDF begins operation in Samaria village of Tammun

The Bislach Brigade began counterterrorism operations in Tammun in eastern Samaria after a series of airstrikes that eliminated ten terrorists.

IDF strikes three terror cells in Samaria

Overnight IAF aircraft struck three terror cells in Samaria. In Qabatiya, the aircraft struck and eliminated a terrorist cell on its way to carry out an imminent terrorist attack.

Strike in Samaria:

One of the eliminated terrorists was freed in Nov. 2023 deal

Terrorist Abed Aluna, one of the terrorists eliminated Saturday in a vehicle strike, was released from prison during the first prisoner swap deal in November 2023.

Samaria:

Special forces kill terrorists, destroys explosives labs

The Haruv special forces unit has undertaken more than 500 operations since the beginning of the war, killing more than 60 terrorists.

5 soldiers injured:

Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi fell in Jenin

Haruv reconnaissance soldier, First Sergeant Liam Hazi from Rosh Haayin, fell during operational activity in Jenin. Another soldier from the unit was seriously injured.

Home of terrorist who aided Amnon Mukhtar murder demolished

During operation to thwart terror in northern Samaria, security forces demolish the Qalqiliya home of terrorist Jamal Abu Haniyeh, who participated in the murder of Amnon Mukhtar.

Operation Wall of Iron:

150 IEDs destroyed in less than 48 hours

Israeli forces in Jenin and Tulkarm found weapons, destroyed IEDs, and killed 18 terrorists in various engagements.

Defense Minister:

'IDF will remain in Jenin after operation ends'

Defense Minister Israel Katz declares today that the operation would soon expand to other PA cities, and that the IDF would station permanent forces to prevent terrorism returning.

Arutz Sheva in Jenin:

'We go house to house and destroy everything'

Arutz Sheva gives an inside look at the Haruv special forces unit's operations during Operation Wall of Iron.

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Troops from the Kfir Brigade operate in Jenin

The troops are operating as part of Operation Wall of Iron. Over the past few days, the troops eliminated terrorists, and located and destroyed an explosives lab and a lathe for manufacturing weapons.

IDF: Three Egoz Unit fighters injured in Jenin

Three soldiers from the Egoz Unit were injured Thursday while fighting terror in Jenin. 'They have been transferred to the hospital, their families have been notified,' IDF says.

Near Jenin

IAF aircraft strikes vehicle with terrorists

IAF aircraft strikes vehicle with a terrorist cell inside in the area of Qabatiya. PA health bureau says two terrorists eliminated in the strike.

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Egoz Unit's activities in Jenin

The commander of the Egoz Unit: We will reach every place we are required to, and act in the best way possible to ensure the security of the citizens of the State of Israel.

Security source on Jenin operation:

If Zakaria Zubeidi holds a weapon, he'll be eliminated

Security source responds to release of Gilboa prison break mastermind in Hamas ceasefire deal, warns Jenin operation 'will not end soon.'

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.

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.