Israeli security forces completed a large-scale operation in the village of Beit Ummar in Judea and Samaria, searching over 170 locations, arresting wanted individuals, and seizing various weapons, the IDF said. The operation was conducted by the Etzion Brigade under Shin Bet direction, following recent shootings from the village linked to a family feud that raised concerns of attacks on nearby Israeli communities. A day earlier, the Gideonim 33 unit arrested a wanted individual involved in the feud.
The large-scale operation in Beit Ummar, first reported by The Zioneer at 17:38 Jerusalem, was completed in the past 24 hours. Forces from the Etzion Brigade, operating under Shin Bet direction and assisted by the Border Police, searched over 170 locations in the village, arresting wanted individuals and seizing a variety of weapons, according to the IDF.
The operation was launched after recent shootings from Beit Ummar, which were linked to an ongoing family feud within the village. Israeli security officials expressed concern that the gunfire could be directed at nearby Israeli communities. The operation focused on arresting suspects involved in the feud to prevent escalation. A day before the main operation, the Gideonim 33 reserve unit arrested a wanted individual in the village who was involved in the use of weapons as part of the conflict.
The operation is part of ongoing counter-terror efforts across Judea and Samaria, where over 130 wanted individuals were arrested over the weekend in a separate sweep, as The Zioneer reported. The IDF released a video statement from the company commander of the 90th Battalion.
No casualties among Israeli forces were reported during the operation. Security forces continue to monitor the situation in the area.
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