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IDF Continues Counter-Terror Operation in Judea Following Fatal Clash

The IDF and Border Police are continuing a counter-terrorism operation in Hebron and nearby villages in Judea, following a deadly encounter on Friday, October 23. The previous clash resulted in the deaths of Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, and left three other soldiers lightly wounded.

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01The IDF and Border Police continued a counter-terrorism operation in Hebron and nearby villages in Judea.
02The operation follows a clash on Friday, October 23, that killed Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam.
03Three additional Israeli soldiers were lightly wounded in the previous encounter.
04Undercover Border Police officers arrested six wanted individuals, including Hamas operatives, in overnight raids.
05The arrests were guided by intelligence from the Shin Bet in several villages within the Judea Brigade's area.
06IDF forces confiscated weapons during searches in Hebron, including an M16 rifle, knives, a vest, and a replica handgun.

During searches in Hebron, IDF soldiers located and confiscated weapons and military equipment, including an M16 rifle, knives, a vest, and a replica handgun. The operation aims to prevent future attacks and ensure the safety of residents in the region.

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.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 18:51

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