240+ Firearms Found in Civilian Areas in Judea and Samaria
22.06.26
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In recent months, IDF troops have located numerous weapons concealed in civilian areas in Judea and Samaria. Since the beginning of 2026 alone, approximately 240 firearms and many additional weapons have been confiscated.
One example was uncovered during IDF activity in April, when troops located ammunition for both long-barreled and short-barreled weapons hidden inside a well-known hardware store in the city of Bethlehem, within the Etzion Regional Brigade. The store owner was later apprehended.
Another example was uncovered in recent months in the city of Nablus, within the Samaria Regional Brigade, when IDF troops located a lathe used to manufacture weapons in the center of a civilian building. The owner of the site was also apprehended.
These findings provide further evidence of attempts by terrorist groups to establish themselves within civilian areas and exploit civilian infrastructure for terrorist purposes.
The IDF and security forces will continue operating to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria in order to safeguard the security of Israeli civilians.
Attached is a video showing weapons located throughout Judea and Samaria:
