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Ongoing Story· Day 6

IDF Hunts Terrorist Fleeing Towards Hebron After Junction Shooting

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IDF SpokespersonSecurity

IDF Continues Counter-Terror Operation in Judea, Arresting Six Suspects

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The IDF and Border Police are continuing a counter-terrorism operation in Hebron following a deadly encounter last Friday that killed two soldiers. During the operation, soldiers confiscated an M16 rifle and other weapons. Six wanted individuals, including Hamas operatives suspected of terror involvement, were arrested in nearby villages. Security forces vowed to continue proactive counter-terrorism efforts in the region.

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  • IDF and Border Police arrested six suspects and confiscated an M16 rifle in Judea.
  • The operation follows a deadly encounter last Friday that killed two soldiers.
  • Three additional soldiers were lightly wounded in the previous incident.
  • Undercover Border Police, guided by Shin Bet intelligence, made the arrests.
  • Suspects include Hamas operatives involved in planning attacks.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Border Police's Judea and Samaria division are continuing a counter-terrorism operation in Hebron, which began following a deadly encounter last Friday. In that incident, Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam were killed, and three other soldiers were lightly wounded. During searches in Hebron, IDF soldiers located and confiscated weapons, including an M16 rifle, knives, a vest, and a replica handgun. Concurrently, undercover Border Police officers, guided by intelligence from the Shin Bet, operated overnight in several villages within the Judea brigade's area. They arrested six wanted individuals, including Hamas operatives suspected of involvement in terrorist activities, planning attacks, and promoting terrorism. Security forces stated they will continue proactive and offensive operations to thwart terrorism throughout the Judea and Samaria region and maintain resident security.

IDF SpokespersonOfficial · Tel Aviv

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