IDF, ISA and Israel Police Forces Conducted Counterterrorism Activities in Judea and Samaria

Overnight, IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in a number of locations in Judea and Samaria, including in the towns of Kifl Haris, Al-Eizariya, Shufa, Nazlet Isa, Kafr Abush and a camp in the city of Tulkarm.

The forces operated in the towns of Qabalan and Qallil and apprehended two wanted individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity. In addition, the forces confiscated an illegal vehicle. During the activity, suspects fired toward the soldiers who responded with live fire.

During their activity in the city of Hebron and the towns of Bani Naim and Bayt Ula, the forces apprehended five wanted suspects and confiscated military equipment and two M-16 rifles.

In addition, IDF soldiers apprehended two wanted suspects and confiscated military equipment in the towns of Abu Dis and Al-Asakra. During their activity in the city of Tubas, suspects fired at the soldiers.

The forces also operated in the city of Jenin. During the activity, suspects fired at the forces. In addition, the forces fired at a suspect who hurled an explosive device at them. A hit was identified.
In addition, during the activity, an IDF soldier was lightly injured due to a gunshot fragment. The soldier received medical treatment at the scene and was later evacuated to a hospital for further medical treatment.

During Israel Border Police (Yamas) forces activity in the Dheisha camp, a violent riot was instigated. During the riot, explosive devices, Molotov Cocktails and rocks were hurled at the forces. The forces fired toward Molotov Cocktails hurlers who risked their lives, hits were identified.

Additionally, the forces apprehended a wanted individual suspected of involvement in terrorist activity in the town of Qatanna.

The suspects and confiscated weapons were transferred to security forces for further processing.

No IDF injuries were reported.