Counterterrorism

IDF arrests five terrorists in Judea and Samaria operations

IDF soldiers, acting on ISA intelligence, arrested five terrorists - including suspects planning attacks, advancing Hamas activity, and assembling explosives.

Three areas simultaneously:

Security forces arrest terror suspects in major raid

IDF and Border Police forces arrested suspects and seized weapons during a counterterrorism operation in multiple areas north of Jerusalem.

Security forces raid Hamas 'charity organizations'

IDF operations target Hamas funding networks, terror cells across Judea and Samaria, with dozens of suspects arrested and weapons seized.

Police raid Ramallah printing house, arrest two suspects

Targeted raid on Ramallah printing house leads to arrests, confiscation of hundreds of inciting materials.

Watch: Security forces arrest terrorist planning attack

Joint counterterror operation leads to arrest of Tanzim organization terrorist planning attack on local residents.

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Officers breach door, arrest suspect in Shechem

Mista’arvim units, Shin Bet operatives and IDF soldiers arrested a Hamas-inspired suspect in Balata camp during a precise intelligence-based operation.

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IDF arrests two terrorists in Shechem

IDF forces carried out counterterrorism operations in Shechem during which a terrorist previously identified with “Lion’s Den" and an additional terrorist were arrested.

No concessions approved as IDF maintains Ramadan operations

IDF Central Command remains on high alert during Ramadan, continuing counterterror operations and deploying 21 battalions across Judea and Samaria.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Alon and Yehonatan

IDF forces demolish home of Hamas terrorist Rafat Duwasi during counterterrorism operation, arresting suspects and seizing weapons.

Shin Bet thwarts terrorists planning Samaria attack

Indictments filed against five terrorists linked to Lebanon-based cell who planned attack in Samaria town.

Watch: Wave of nighttime arrests in Judea and Samaria

In overnight operations, IDF and ISA forces arrest over 20 terrorists, thwarting terror attack on Israeli civilians and soldiers.

60 terror suspects arrested in widescale operation

Security forces conduct widescale counterterrorism operation throughout Judea and Samaria, seizing weapons and arresting terrorists, including from Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Widescale counterterrorism operation in Hebron

Counterterrorism operation in Hebron area leads to arrests, weapons seizures.

Watch: Undercover officers surprise weapons manufacturer

Border Police officers arrest terrorist who served as central weapons manufacturer in Tulkarm.

In Hebron

Security forces launch large‑scale counterterrorism operation

Security forces launch an operation in Hebron to thwart terrorism and locate weapons. The operation will continue for several days.

Eight detained in counterterror operation

Jerusalem-area security forces carry out widescale raid in Shu'afat, confiscating weapons, ammunition, and drugs.

'Natural partners'

Netanyahu signs major security pact with Germany

Joint declaration expands cooperation on cybersecurity, counterterrorism, law enforcement, and advanced defense technologies.

IDF thwarts terror attack

Terror cell arrested in Hebron planned immediate terror attack, IDF reveals.

Terror death toll falls in Judea and Samaria amid IDF crackdown

Terror attack fatalities in Judea and Samaria dropped to 20 in 2025, down from previous years, amid intensified IDF operations and enforcement.

Nationwide operation

Turkey arrests 357 ISIS suspects

Turkish police arrest 357 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids after deadly clashes that killed three officers and six terrorists, amid warnings of planned holiday attacks.

Ready to use rockets found in Tulkarm

An ISA investigation revealed the involvement of terrorists behind recent explosive attacks in Tulkarm; rockets and extensive weaponry were seized in a related IDF operation.

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IDF concludes major operation in northern Samaria

IDF forces concluded a two-week counterterrorism mission in northern Samaria, eliminating six terrorists, arresting suspects, and seizing weapons and major terror funds.

Terror suspect neutralized as IDF, police sweep Qalqilya

IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police forces raided Qalqilya, seizing weapons, arresting terror suspects and weapons dealers, and neutralizing a terrorist who threatened the troops.

IDF Chief:

'We will prevent terror networks from forming in Samaria'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Tammun-Tubas and Menashe areas, praising counterterrorism gains and ordering a full inquiry into the Yamas operation in which two terrorists were eliminated.

Testimonies of officers who fought in Jenin revealed

Terrorists made suspicious movements during Jenin clashes, 'kept putting their hands down, made movements as if putting their hands in their pockets,' Border Police officers who were present at the scene say.

Watch: Paratroopers discover and destroy weapons cache in Jenin

During northern Samaria counterterror operation, IDF Paratroopers uncover explosives, ammunition, and terror materials in Jenin, destroy the weapons on site.

Yamas members questioned over Jenin shooting of two terrorists

Three Yamas fighters questioned after two wanted terrorists were shot in Jenin. DIP launched a criminal probe into the incident.

Jenin clashes:

Criminal investigation opened against Border Police officers

Department for the Investigation of Police opens criminal investigation into Border Police officers who shot two terrorists in Jenin after the terrorists allegedly surrendered.

Officers clarify:

Terrorists were shot after attempting to flee

Yamas officers who shot two terrorists who had surrendered say the two violated their commands and returned to the building before a threat was ruled out.

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First look at major IDF counterterror operation in Samaria

IDF, Shin Bet, Border Police, and regional brigades launched a major counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, striking targets, searching dozens of structures, and seizing terror funds to prevent new terror strongholds from forming.

'We won't allow terror to take root'

Security forces launch operation in northern Samaria

IDF, Shin Bet and Border Police launch a major counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, days after eliminating two terrorists behind deadly attacks.

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The moment the terrorist who killed two soldiers was eliminated

The police have released footage from the Yamam operation in which Ala Raouf Shetiyya, who murdered two IDF soldiers in a ramming attack, was eliminated.

Over the past week:

Security forces arrested 60 suspects, 18 Hamas terrorists

Security forces operating across Judea and Samaria arrested 60 suspects, 18 of whom are Hamas terrorists, and seized a large quantity of weapons.

IDF reservist injured in Shechem

Terrorists fire at IDF forces during counterterror operation in Shechem, moderately injuring reserve soldier.

Watch: IDF thwarts terror across Judea and Samaria

IDF forces dismantle terrorist infrastructure in Judea and Samaria, resulting in the arrest of numerous suspects and the seizure of weapons.

Judea and Samaria:

IDF arrests 44 terrorists, two of whom were planning attacks

Israeli forces seize dozens of weapons and arrested terror suspects in sweeping operations across Judea and Samaria, thwart terror attack plots in Jilazon and Beit Ummar.

Watch: Terrorist planning attack arrested near Beit El

In widescale counterterrorism operation, Duvdevan reservists arrest suspected terrorist near Beit El.

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Security forces eliminate terror cell planning attack

Islamic Jihad terror cell responsible for a number of terror attacks eliminated in Kfar Tamun.

Escalation in Judea and Samaria:

Dozens of rockets found in Ramallah, terror cell arrested

Security forces conduct Ramallah-area raid, arresting terror cell which produced rockets intended for use against Judea and Samaria communities.

Ahead of holidays:

IDF operating to thwart terror across Judea and Samaria

IDF, Shin Bet arrest over 75 terror suspects in Judea and Samaria; weapons seized.

In broad daylight:

IDF, Border Police, arrest terrorist in Shechem operation

IDF forces, Border Police's undercover unit, arrest terror suspect in Shechem in ISA-guided operation.

Watch: Terror attack thwarted in broad daylight

In joint operation, Israeli security forces arrest two terrorists in the heart of Ramallah, preventing terror attack.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Dramatic footage:

Security forces arrest accomplices to Funduq terror attack

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

ביהודה ושומרו

Terrorist who hurled rocks at security forces is arrested

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

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.

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.

Explosive device found in PA village, terrorist arrested

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

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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.

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.

Commando troops operating in Judea and Samaria

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

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.