Special operations in Judea and Samaria: 9 suspects detained, weapons confiscated

The IDF has completed a large-scale divisional operation in Arab villages along Highway 90 in eastern Samaria and the Jordan Valley, confiscating weapons and detaining suspects.

On July 18, IDF forces, Shin Bet agents, and Border Police officers detained nine suspects involved in terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria. The detainees were handed over to Shin Bet investigators for questioning.

Operations were conducted in Bani Naim, Bayt Kahil, Bayt Likiya, Tala, and Shechem.

Since the war began on October 7, 2023, about 4,400 terror suspects have been detained in the Palestinian Authority, with approximately 1,850 of them associated with the Hamas terrorist organization.