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Israeli Border Police Unit Arrests Hamas Operatives in West Bank

Israeli undercover Border Police forces, guided by the Shin Bet, conducted simultaneous overnight raids in the Samaria villages of Urif and Qabalan. The joint operation, which took place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, targeted three locations within the Samaria Brigade's area of operation.

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What happened

01Israeli undercover Border Police and the Shin Bet arrested three terror suspects in overnight raids in Samaria on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
02The joint security operation targeted three locations in the Samaria villages of Urif and Qabalan.
03Two of the arrested individuals are identified as operatives of the terrorist organization Hamas.
04The suspects are accused of planning and advancing hostile activities against Israeli security forces and civilians.
05Security forces covertly approached and surrounded the targeted buildings before executing precise breaches to apprehend the suspects.
06All three detainees and gathered evidence were transferred to the Shin Bet for further investigation.

During the mission, security forces covertly approached and surrounded the targeted buildings before executing precise breaches. The operation resulted in the arrest of three wanted terror suspects, who were apprehended without incident.

Among the detainees are two operatives identified as belonging to the terrorist organization Hamas. The third individual is suspected of promoting terror activities and involvement with terror groups. According to Israeli security forces, the suspects are accused of planning and advancing hostile activities against Israeli civilians and security forces.

Following their arrest, all three detainees, along with evidence gathered during the raids, were transferred to the Shin Bet for further investigation.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 15:36

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