Israeli Army Arrests 40 Suspects in West Bank Counter-Terror Operation
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
The Israeli military arrested approximately 40 suspects in a large-scale counter-terrorism operation across 40 West Bank towns over the weekend. The operation targeted around 400 sites, including Hamas strongholds, and resulted in the detention of individuals linked to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Memorials were dismantled and weapons confiscated as part of the broader effort.
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- Israeli forces arrested about 40 suspects in a large West Bank counter-terrorism operation.
- The operation spanned roughly 40 towns and targeted approximately 400 sites.
- Detainees included alleged members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
- Searches and arrests focused on Hebron, Halhul, and Gush Etzion areas.
- Memorials for attackers of Israeli civilians were dismantled.
- The operation was conducted with the Border Police and Shin Bet.
The Israeli military announced Saturday evening that it conducted a large-scale counter-terrorism operation over the weekend across approximately 40 towns in the West Bank, targeting around 400 sites. During the operation, roughly 40 suspects were arrested. Among those detained were individuals described as belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, as well as others suspected of incitement to violence, public disorder, and stone-throwing.
Approximately 20 arrests occurred in the Hebron and Halhul areas, while Israeli forces searched over 70 locations in the Gush Etzion region. According to an Israeli military spokesperson, the operation, carried out in coordination with the Border Police and the Shin Bet security agency, specifically targeted areas considered strongholds of Hamas.
The military also reported dismantling memorial sites dedicated to individuals who carried out attacks against Israeli civilians. Additionally, a hunting rifle was confiscated, and two suspects allegedly involved in an assault on Israeli civilians in the village of Burin were apprehended.
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