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IDF and Shin Bet Arrest Four Islamic Jihad Terrorists in Samaria

Israeli security forces thwarted a planned terror attack in northern Judea and Samaria this week, arresting four operatives from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. The joint operation, conducted by the IDF and the Shin Bet, took place in the villages of Qabatiya and Arraba near Jenin.

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IDF and Shin Bet Arrest Four Islamic Jihad Terrorists in Samaria
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What happened

  1. 01Israeli security forces arrested four Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives in Qabatiya and Arraba, thwarting a planned terror attack in northern Judea and Samaria.
  2. 02The arrests were carried out by the IDF Menashe Regional Brigade based on intelligence from the Shin Bet.
  3. 03The four apprehended operatives were transferred to security forces for further interrogation regarding their planned attack.
  4. 04In a separate operation, Duvdevan unit soldiers arrested a wanted arms trafficker in the Beit Rima area near Ramallah.
  5. 05A 32-year-old resident of Judea and Samaria was arrested on Thursday for illegally filming a light rail station in Bnei Brak, according to Israel Hayom.
  6. 06The Bnei Brak suspect, who was in Israel illegally and gave false identification, is known to security forces for past involvement in attacks.

The four suspects were arrested by troops from the IDF Menashe Regional Brigade based on intelligence provided by the Shin Bet. According to the military, the operatives were actively preparing to carry out an attack in the region, though officials did not disclose specific details regarding the intended target or timing. The suspects have been transferred to security forces for further investigation.

In a separate operation in the Benjamin Brigade area, soldiers from the Duvdevan unit arrested a wanted suspect involved in arms trafficking in the Beit Rima area, northwest of Ramallah. This suspect was also handed over to security officials for questioning.

Additionally, Israel Hayom reported that security guards at the Aharonovich light rail station in Bnei Brak arrested a 32-year-old resident of Judea and Samaria on Thursday. The suspect, who was in Israel illegally, was caught filming the underground station, provided false identification, and was identified as someone previously involved in attacks against Israeli targets.

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Israel National NewsRight · the lead report

IDF and Shin Bet Arrest Four Islamic Jihad Terrorists in Samaria

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