Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Israeli forces for a successful counter-terror operation in Samaria, during which dozens of lathes for manufacturing weapons were destroyed, dozens of weapons seized, and wanted individuals involved in terrorism arrested, according to N12. Netanyahu said counter-terror operations continue with full force in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Lebanon, and wherever enemies try to threaten the state.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement Friday afternoon commending Israeli security forces for a successful counter-terror operation in Samaria. According to N12, the operation destroyed dozens of lathes used for manufacturing weapons, seized dozens of weapons, and arrested wanted individuals suspected of terrorism. Netanyahu affirmed that counter-terror operations continue with full force across multiple fronts, including Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Lebanon, and anywhere adversaries attempt to threaten Israel.
The statement follows an extensive 48-hour brigade-level operation by the IDF and Shin Bet in the Nablus area, which The Zioneer reported earlier today at 09:29 Jerusalem. That operation swept hundreds of sites, destroyed over 30 weapon-manufacturing lathes, confiscated rifles, pistols, ammunition, and arrested dozens of terror suspects. The Zioneer has previously reported on the broader counter-terror campaign in Judea and Samaria, including the announcement of five counter-terror measures by Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz on Jul 24 following a deadly attack.
No further operational details were disclosed. Netanyahu's remarks serve as a broad endorsement of the ongoing security efforts and a reaffirmation of Israel's determination to combat terrorism on all fronts.
4 developments
- StrongIDF's Yahalom unit destroys 18 weapon-production lathes in Nablus area overnight
- DevelopingIDF seals home of terrorist who carried out last weekend's attack, nets 200+ suspects in Judea and Samaria sweep
- StrongIDF: Over 240 firearms seized in Judea and Samaria since January, hidden in civilian buildings
- DevelopingIDF weekly ops: over 1 km of Gaza tunnels destroyed, 60 suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria
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