Are There Hamas Terrorists Operating in Judea and Samaria?

This article was originally titled "IDF & ISA Conduct Counterterrorism Activities Against Hamas in Judea and Samaria"

Following wide-scale counterterrorism activity overnight in Judea and Samaria, over 80 wanted suspects were apprehended, including 63 Hamas terrorist operatives; the forces demolished the residence of a Hamas terrorist in the town of Qibya and apprehended a number of wanted suspects in the Nur Shams Camp

IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in numerous locations in Judea and Samaria, and apprehended over 80 wanted individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity, 63 of whom are Hamas terror operatives. In addition, a large number of weapons were confiscated.

Furthermore, Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism activities in the Nur Shams Camp. During the activity, the security forces apprehended 5 wanted suspects. The forces are continuing to operate in the camp to thwart terror activity.

In addition, security forces operated in the town of Qibya to demolish the residence of Ahmed Yasin Jidan, the terrorist who carried out the shooting attack adjacent to Kedumim, in which IDF soldier, Staff Sargeant Shilo Yosef Amir, was killed. During the activity, suspects hurled rocks at the forces, who responded with riot dispersal means.

During the forces’ activity to demolish the terrorist’s residence, a violent riot was instigated in the town of Burdus by approximately 20 suspects, who hurled Molotov cocktails and other objects at the forces. In addition, suspects blocked routes with burning tires and trash cans. The forces responded with live fire and a hit was identified.

524 wanted suspects have been apprehended across Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley area since October 7th, over 330 of them are operatives of Hamas, over 50 weapons have also been confiscated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many suspects were arrested during the overnight operations?
A: Over 80 wanted suspects were apprehended, including 63 Hamas operatives.

Q: What happened in Nur Shams Camp?
A: Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism activity in the camp and apprehended five wanted suspects.

Q: Why was a residence demolished in Qibya?
A: The residence belonged to Ahmed Yasin Jidan, who carried out the shooting attack near Kedumim in which Staff Sergeant Shilo Yosef Amir was killed.

Q: Were weapons confiscated during the operations?
A: Yes. The article states that a large number of weapons were confiscated.

Q: How many suspects have been arrested since October 7th?
A: Since October 7th, 524 wanted suspects have been apprehended across Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley area, including over 330 Hamas operatives.