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Israeli forces arrest 75, foil terror plots in Judea and Samaria

Security forces seize over 40 weapons, thwart Qalqilya attack, demolish terrorist’s home and find arms cache hidden in Hebron clothing store.

Israeli forces during recent counter-terrorism activity in Judea and Samaria, in an image published on April 21, 2025. Credit: IDF.
Israeli forces during counter-terrorism activity in Judea and Samaria, in an image published on April 21, 2025. Credit: IDF.

Israeli security forces arrested approximately 75 wanted suspects and confiscated more than 40 weapons in a series of operations across Judea and Samaria over the past week, according to a joint statement released Sunday by the Israel Defense Forces, Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and Israel Police.

In the village of A-Ram, located in the Binyamin Division north of Jerusalem, Israeli forces demolished the home of a terrorist who had carried out previous attacks. Additionally, the IDF and Shin Bet arrested the leader of a terror cell operating in the Balata refugee camp in the Samaria Division.

A separate arrest in the Ephraim Division prevented an imminent terrorist attack planned for the city of Qalqilya.

In Hebron, security forces uncovered a weapons cache concealed inside a women’s clothing store. The cache included firearms intended for use in future terrorist attacks, according to security officials.

“Security forces will continue their intensive operations throughout Judea and Samaria to proactively thwart terrorism and ensure the safety of Israeli citizens,” the statement added.

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