Tulkarm

Behind the operation:

IDF shifts strategy, targets traffickers behind infiltrations

The Efraim Brigade arrested about 30 suspects in a large-scale operation targeting the trafficking networks that facilitate illegal entry into Israel.

Terror attack thwarted: Officers discover terrorist hiding in car

Officers discover terrorist hiding in trunk of vehicle, arrest would-be infiltrators and Israeli Arab driving them.

Airborne operation

Watch: IDF troops raid dozens of buildings in Jenin

Forces apprehended 20 wanted individuals, including suspects who were planning to carry out a terror attack, an arms dealer, and suspects affiliated with the Hamas terrorist organization.

Tulkarm:

IDF destroys lab manufacturing charges targeting IDF forces

Yahalom combat engineers raided a weapons production compound in a refugee camp, where approximately 200 pipe bombs and gas canisters intended for attacks on IDF vehicles were discovered.

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Terrorist who planned attack arrested in Tulkarm

Border Police arrested Hadar Shahada based on intelligence that he had planned to carry out an attack in the immediate future.

Watch: Undercover officers surprise weapons manufacturer

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

10/7 in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister's warning: Prepare for an attack

Defense Minister Israel Katz said sustained IDF operations cut terror by over 80%, ordering preparations for possible October 7-style attacks in Judea and Samaria.

IDF rep reveals:

Political leadership ordered to strengthen PA economy

IDF representative tells Knesset subcommittee that Israeli Arabs are being allowed into Jenin and Tulkarm to boost PA economy.

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 conducts intense operations in Judea and Samaria

Forces arrest suspects, seize arms and incitement materials, and destroy a pipe bomb in simultaneous operations across Judea and Samaria.

Improvised rocket found in Tulkarm

IDF forces located a rocket in an open area in Tulkarm last night (Tuesday), and Judea and Samaria Border Police sappers were dispatched to the scene to neutralize the rocket.

Two IDF soldiers injured in explosion at Nitzanei Oz Crossing

Paratroopers lightly injured by explosive device at Nitzanei Oz Crossing, near Tulkarm.

Tulkarm resident who planned terror attack arrested in Ra'anana

Police arrest Tulkarm resident in Ra’anana on suspicion of planning terror attack.

Stabbing attack foiled at entrance to Kibbutz Metzer

Terrorist from Tulkarm neutralized by security guard, apprehended with knife at Kibbutz Metzer.

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.

Over 200 explosives

Explosives lab dismantled in Tulkarm

IDF dismantles explosives lab containing over 200 explosives and approximately 150 kilograms of materials used to manufacture explosives. Three wanted suspects arrested, including one suspected of planting explosive device in the village of Beita.

Worth a quarter million:

Police return four stolen parrots to owners

Four of seven stolen parrots, located in Tulkarm, return to Jungle Kef zoo in northern Israel.

LAW missile allegedly launched in Gaza found in Tulkarm

An IDF LAW missile reportedly launched during operations in Gaza was later located by PA security forces in the Tulkarm refugee camp.

Arab report:

IDF released pigs to intimidate Tulkarm residents

IDF forces released a large number of pigs near Nur Shams, Wafa report claims. 'Serious and provocative action.'

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Watch: IDF forces detonate explosive device in Tulkarm area

IDF forces detain wanted persons and confiscate weapons in Judea and Samaria, detonate explosive device in Tulkarm area.

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.

Netanyahu in Tulkarm:

'We will launch further activity against terror hotspots'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the refugee camp in Tulkarm on Friday following the attempted bus bombings in the Holon and Bat Yam areas.

Wall of Iron:

90 terrorists arrested, 15 weapons seized

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

Defense Minister in Tulkarm:

We're not deterred, we'll see victory in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited Tulkarm, warns released terrorists: 'We're watching you, we'll hunt you down and eliminate anyone involved in terror.'

Hadera:

Forces arrest infiltrator suspected of planning terror attack

A resident of Tulkarm suspected of planning to carry out a terror attack was arrested in Hadera, the circumstances are under investigation.

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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.

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.

Hamas leader in Tulkarm eliminated

Ihab Abu Atiwi, a terrorist who served as the head of the Hamas terrorist organization in Tulkarm, was involved in numerous shooting attacks, including an attack on an Israeli vehicle at the Ramin junction in July.

Amid PA operation in Jenin

Hamas and Fatah trade accusations

Hamas official accuses PA of attempting to kill Hamas members in Area A of Judea and Samaria. Fatah fires back: Hamas brought destruction to Gaza, we won't let them repeat it in Judea and Samaria.

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.

The battle for Jerusalem-and the RPGs in Jenin

Every single leader—from Yasser Arafat to Mahmoud Abbas to the last of the minor P.A. officials and terrorists—have said and continue to say that they are fighting for Jerusalem. Opinion.

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.

In Tulkarm

Menashe Regional Brigade Commander lightly injured by explosive

"David" APC hit by an explosive device during a counterterrorism operation in the area of Tulkarm, lightly injuring the Commander of the Menashe Regional Brigade, Col. Ayub Kayouf.

IDF, ISA eliminate Iran-funded Tulkarm Terrorist Network leader

Over the past year, Tarek Doush recruited numerous terrorists, armed and funded by Iran and by Lebanese terror operatives with relations to the Maqdah family, to plan and execute terrorist attacks against Israelis.

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.

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Terrorists smuggle weapons in Tulkarm hospital compound

In Nur Shams antiterror operation, Israeli security forces eliminate three terrorists in airstrikes and close-quarters combat.

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

Shin Bet and Yamam eliminate a senior terrorist in the Hamas infrastructure in Tulkarm who was planning to carry out attacks in the immediate time frame.

Eliminated:

Terrorist who planned to carry out attacks in 'immediate future'

In hours-long operation, Yamam, IDF, and ISA eliminate Hamas terrorist in Tulkarm, thwarting terror attack planned for immediate future.

In air strike

Head of Islamic Jihad’s network in Nur Shams eliminated

Muhammad Abdullah, head of the Islamic Jihad’s terror network in Nur Shams, eliminated during joint IDF and Shin Bet counterterrorism activity. An additional terrorist eliminated as well.

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.

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Tunnel located in Tulkarm region | Video from helmet cameras

During the operation in northern Samaria, a tunnel was found near a hospital located within the Tulkarm camp. The tunnel route has an entrance but no exit.

Operations in Samaria:

IDF airstrike in Tulkarm eliminates at least three terrorists

IDF conducted an airstrike on a vehicle containing terrorists in Tulkarm. Palestinian Arabs reported that at least three terrorists were eliminated.

Drone footage reveals:

This is the explosive device hidden in a baby stroller

IDF publishes footage from the drone which identified explosives hidden in a Tulkarm baby stroller earleir this week.

Operation in Tulkarm continues:

IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists, demolish explosives lab

IDF soldiers located an explosive device in a baby's stroller. President Isaac Herzog commented: 'Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and their partners in terror and hate have no regard for the value of life.'

In Tulkarm:

Terrorists hide explosive device inside baby carriage

Terrorists place explosive device inside a baby carriage in order to surprise IDF troops operating there. Device discovered by the soldiers, averting a disaster.

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.

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.

Tulkarm and Jenin:

12 terrorists eliminated, 10 arrested in Israeli operation

Among the terrorists that were eliminated was Muhhamad Jabber, 'Abu Shujaa,' the head of a terrorist network in Nur Shams who had been involved in numerous terror attacks.

Terrorists hiding in a mosque eliminated in shootout with IDF

In Nur Shams operation, Israeli security forces eliminate terrorist responsible for June murder of Amnon Mukhtar in Qalqilya.

Ambassador Danon responds

UN chief urges Israel to stop Judea and Samaria operation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria. Danon responds: The State of Israel will not sit idly by and wait for scenes of buses and cafes exploding in city centers.

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The largest operation in over 20 years

Israeli forces continue to operate in Jenin, Tulkarm, and the Jordan Valley.

At least 15 terrorists eliminated

Counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm launched

Security forces launch counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm. Palestinian Arabs report that terrorists were eliminated.

Five terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

Five terrorists eliminated in strike on a situation room in Tulkarm, including a terrorist released in the November hostage release deal.

3 terrorists killed in 14-hour counterterror op in Tulkarm

2 explosives laboratories destroyed in counterterrorism operation.

Hamas footage from Samaria:

Bomb explodes seconds before bus passes by

Hamas publishes footage of attempted attack on a bus that was traveling between Einav and Shavei Shomron. Miraculously, the explosive went off about 20 meters from the bus.

Terrorists who murdered three Israelis eliminated near Tulkarm

Nine terrorists were eliminated in Tulkarm on Saturday, including the ones behind the murder of SSGT (Res.) Elhanan Klein, Superintendent Yitav Lev Halevi, and Amnon Mukhtar.

Near Tulkarem:

Terror attack thwarted, 5 terrorists eliminated in aerial strike

IDF strikes terrorists traveling near Tulkarem; reports say Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terrorists killed.

Islamic Jihad attempts to launch rocket from Tulkarm

The failed attempt occurred a few days ago on a hill in the Tulkarm area that overlooks Israeli territory.

IDF confirms: Head of Hamas military arm in Tulkarem eliminated

Joint counterterrorism operation in Tulkarem included drone strikes, exchanges of fire, dismantling explosives placed beneath roads, statement says.

Tulkarem operation:

Armed female terrorist dressed as paramedic is eliminated

Palestinian Authority Arabs claim the IDF eliminated an 'uninvolved female paramedic,' IDF spokesman shows footage revealing that she was armed with a rifle.