The IDF Spokesperson said troops arrested 20 wanted suspects overnight across Judea and Samaria, including individuals who planned an attack, an arms dealer, and an illegal resident smuggler. An airborne operation was completed in the Jenin area, with more than 50 buildings searched. In Hebron, five suspects were arrested after gunfire was heard, and in Tulkarm, four Hamas-associated suspects were detained.
The IDF Spokesperson confirmed the overnight counterterrorism operation across Judea and Samaria, detailing the arrest of 20 wanted suspects — including individuals who planned an attack, an arms dealer, an illegal resident smuggler, and Hamas-affiliated individuals. The confirmation came after a sequence of reports earlier today.
The Zioneer first reported the operation at 16:48 Jerusalem, with initial details of 20 arrests and an airborne mission in the Jenin area. Minutes later, video footage of the activity was published. By 16:48, subsequent updates provided a full breakdown: in the Yehuda Brigade, five suspects were arrested in Hebron after gunfire was heard; in the Ephraim Brigade, four Hamas-linked suspects were detained in Tulkarm along with a suspect for incitement. The airborne operation in the Menashe Brigade (Jenin) involved searches of more than 50 structures.
The sweep is part of broader IDF activity across Judea and Samaria. As The Zioneer reported on June 23, security forces conducted a similar large-scale overnight operation in Bethlehem, arresting 19 wanted suspects and seizing weapons. Since the start of 2026, more than 250 firearms have been confiscated across the region, according to the military.
No further details were provided on the identities of the arms dealer, the smuggler, or the specific planned attack. The IDF said it continues to operate to thwart terrorism in the sector.
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