IDF's 98th Division Completes West Bank Operation, Detaining Over 140 Suspects
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
The IDF's 98th Division concluded a counter-terrorism operation in Judea and Samaria, conducting over 1,500 raids and detaining more than 140 suspects. During the mission, two soldiers were killed, but their actions reportedly prevented a major attack. The division has now returned to reserve status.
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- The IDF's 98th Division detained over 140 suspects during a West Bank operation.
- Over 1,500 counter-terrorism raids were conducted by the division.
- Two Israeli soldiers, Ron Yonatan Reitman and Yuval Shay Svilem, were killed.
- The operation aimed to neutralize security threats and maintain civilian normalcy.
- The 98th Division has returned to its reserve formation status.
The Israel Defense Forces' 98th Division has concluded a significant operational mission in Judea and Samaria, conducting over 1,500 counter-terrorism raids and apprehending more than 140 individuals suspected of terrorist activities. The division's headquarters was deployed to the region on September 25 to bolster troop command and enhance defensive and offensive capabilities.
Drawing on combat experience from other fronts, including Gaza and Lebanon, the division adapted its tactics to the specific conditions in Judea and Samaria. During the operation, soldiers seized approximately 35 firearms. The primary objective was to neutralize security threats and maintain normalcy for the civilian population.
The operation was not without cost, as two soldiers, Sergeant First Class Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shay Svilem, were killed in clashes with terrorists. The IDF stated that their actions thwarted an attack targeting Israeli civilians.
Following the mission, the 98th Division has returned to its status as a reserve formation of the General Staff, focusing on enhancing personnel readiness and preparing for future operations.
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