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IDF Continues Counter-Terror Operation in Judea Following Fatal Clash

Israeli forces continued a counter-terror operation in Hebron and nearby villages after an armed clash last Friday killed two soldiers and wounded three others. Six wanted suspects, including Hamas operatives, were arrested and weapons were seized.

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What happened

01Israeli forces continued a counter-terror operation in Hebron after last Friday’s clash killed two soldiers and wounded three others.
02The IDF identified the dead as Sgt. Maj. Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sgt. Yuval Shai Suilam.
03Soldiers confiscated an M16 rifle, knives, a vest and a replica handgun during searches in Hebron.
04Undercover Border Police arrested six wanted suspects overnight in villages in the Judea Brigade area.
05The arrests were made with Shin Bet intelligence and the detainees were taken for further investigation.
06The suspects included Hamas operatives said to be involved in terror activity and planning attacks.
07The IDF said it will continue proactive and offensive operations to thwart terrorism across Judea and Samaria.

The IDF said Sgt. Maj. Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sgt. Yuval Shai Suilam were killed in the earlier encounter. During the follow-up operation, soldiers in Hebron confiscated an M16 rifle, knives, a vest and a replica handgun, and undercover Border Police moved overnight in villages in the Judea Brigade area.

Those arrests were carried out with Shin Bet intelligence, and the suspects were taken for investigation. The reports say they were wanted for terror activity, planning attacks and promoting terrorism.

The IDF said it would continue proactive and offensive activity to thwart terrorism across Judea and Samaria and maintain the security of residents.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 8 newsrooms. Updated 00:37

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