IDF busts terror cell plotting attacks, detains wanted suspects in Samaria ops
Israel Defense Forces soldiers on Friday completed a counterterrorism operation in the Qabatiya area in northern Samaria, apprehending five terrorists who were part of a cell planning an attack on civilians and security forces, the military said.
The operation was based on intelligence from the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet).
During searches of the suspects’ homes, the soldiers located and confiscated an M16 rifle and additional military equipment that had been concealed by the cell.
The soldiers apprehended the terrorists less than 10 minutes after arriving at the suspected locations. They were transferred to security forces for further questioning.
Earlier on Friday, the IDF said that more than 10 wanted suspects had been arrested during a 48-hour brigade-level counterterrorism operation in the Nablus area of central Samaria.
During the operation, troops searched hundreds of sites and questioned dozens of suspects.
The soldiers also dismantled more than 30 weapons-production machines and confiscated firearms, handguns and ammunition.
“IDF soldiers will continue to operate proactively and offensively to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria, in order to safeguard the security of residents in the area and Israeli civilians,” the military said.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday commended security personnel for the two-day operation.
“I commend our forces on a successful operation in Samaria in which they destroyed dozens of lathes for weapons manufacturing, seized dozens of weapons, and arrested individuals wanted for involvement in terrorism,” said Netanyahu.
“Our activity to thwart terrorism continues with full force in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Lebanon, and every place where our enemies attempt to threaten the State of Israel,” he added.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted two counterterrorism operations in Samaria, apprehending multiple suspects and confiscating weapons. In the Qabatiya area, five alleged terrorists were arrested based on Shin Bet intelligence, reportedly planning attacks on civilians and security forces. Soldiers confiscated an M16 rifle and other military equipment from their homes. Earlier, a 48-hour brigade-level operation near Nablus resulted in the arrest of over 10 wanted suspects, the dismantling of more than 30 weapons-production machines, and the confiscation of firearms and ammunition. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended the forces, stating, "Our activity to thwart terrorism continues with full force in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Lebanon, and every place where our enemies attempt to threaten the State of Israel." The IDF affirmed its commitment to "operate proactively and offensively to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria."
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