Duvdevan, Shin Bet kill arms dealer Mohammed Zayed during arrest in Al-Yamun

The operation in Al-Yamun, located west of Jenin, targeted a key node in the illegal arms infrastructure of northern Judea and Samaria. According to a joint statement from the IDF and the Shin Bet, Mohammed Zayed was a resident of the village who specialized in the trade of weaponry used to facilitate terror attacks against Israeli civilians and security forces.

The Operation and Elimination

During the attempt to apprehend him on Wednesday, Zayed reportedly attempted to flee the scene. Security forces assessed that Zayed had immediate access to weapons and posed a direct threat to the troops during the pursuit. He was killed on the spot by Duvdevan special forces. Palestinian sources confirmed the death of the 29-year-old and noted that his body was taken by Israeli forces.

Connection to Prior Attacks

Intelligence indicates that Zayed played a critical role in the logistics of terror. Specifically, he is identified as the individual who supplied the firearm used in a significant shooting attack in 2025. That attack resulted in the serious injury of two IDF soldiers. The military noted that Zayed had been hiding in various locations throughout the village to avoid capture prior to today's successful operation.

Strategic Context

The elimination of a high-level arms dealer like Zayed is part of an ongoing effort by the IDF and Shin Bet to dismantle the supply chains that enable localized terror cells in the Jenin area. By targeting the providers of weaponry, security forces aim to reduce the lethality of terror groups operating within the Menashe Brigade's sector. The IDF emphasized that it will continue to operate against those who facilitate the means for attacks against Israeli citizens.