Zamir visits northern Samaria as IDF nabs major weapons trafficker
‘We are acting continuously to thwart terrorism and its infrastructure,’ Zamir said, adding that the IDF will bolster security for communities throughout the region.
‘We are acting continuously to thwart terrorism and its infrastructure,’ Zamir said, adding that the IDF will bolster security for communities throughout the region.
The cell had been planning to carry out an attack in the immediate timeframe.
A terrorist threw an explosive device at an IDF force from the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit. The force returned fire, neutralizing the attacker.
The operation began overnight with Israeli forces encircling the targeted villages. Before ground forces moved in, the Israeli Air Force carried out precise strikes to isolate the area.
During the operation, troops located and seized two workshops used for manufacturing weapons and explosives.
The Air Force aims to enable quick helicopter and drone strikes on hostile targets during an emergency. By Hezy Laing Fearing a potential October 7-style
‘This is an unprecedented exercise, the first of its kind in the IDF,’ said Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
The IDF wrapped up its massive ‘Lion’s Roar’ drill under Central Command, featuring two divisions, 180 aircraft, and more than 40 simulated emergencies aimed at strengthening preparedness and coordination.
IDF Central Command has embarked on a three-day exercise in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley, simulating live attacks and responding to a variety of scenarios.
Israeli forces intercepted a major Iranian arms shipment—packed with rockets, drones, and machine guns—destined for terror cells in Judea and Samaria.
During the operation, forces encircled the building where the terrorists had barricaded themselves, engaged them with precise fire, and killed them.
Following the Jerusalem shooting, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered reinforcements in Judea and Samaria and the encirclement of villages connected to the two attackers.
Israeli security forces have increased their counter-terrorism raids throughout Samaria by more than 90%.
During Operation Rising Lion, IDF forces carried out over 2,500 missions across Judea and Samaria, arrested 400 suspects, dismantled six terror cells, and seized dozens of weapons and terror funds.
For the first time, the Nahal Brigade deployed Eitan armored personnel carriers in Hebron, within the Judea Brigade’s area, alongside their operations in Samaria.
The IDF launched ‘Operation Iron Wall’ on Jan. 21 to neutralize the threat posed by Palestinian terrorist hubs in Samaria.
To date, the operations in northern Judea and Samaria have eliminated well over 100 terrorists, detained another 300, confiscated 450 weapons and uncovered hundreds of explosives.
The assailants, affiliated with the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations, opened fire on a bus and multiple civilian vehicles on Highway 55.
Noor Beitawi was responsible for planning, funding and executing attacks targeting Israeli civilians and security personnel.
The Fighting for Life NGO, which organizes protests against terrorism in Samaria, said that the only explanation for the incident was that terrorists were training for another Oct. 7-style attack.
