Judea and Samaria
Three suspects were arrested in northern Samaria.
Security forces dismantled six Palestinian terrorist cells with plans to attack Israeli civilians and security forces.
“We, ministers and Knesset members, call for the immediate application of Israeli sovereignty and law to Judea and Samaria,” they stated in a letter.
“This issue must be at the top of the national agenda,” Yariv Levin said.
Jerusalem launched “Operation Iron Wall” on Jan. 21 to neutralize the threat posed by Iran-backed terror groups across Judea and Samaria.
“Around half a million residents live in this area, so after 50 years, this is a long-overdue step,” said Energy Minister Eli Cohen.
“Those who commit acts of violence against security forces must be dealt with to the fullest extent,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment focused on the security situation in Judea and Samaria.
Most Judea and Samaria residents are role models for developing the Land of Israel and meaningful service in the military, Netanyahu stressed.
More than 60 terrorists were arrested, with the Israel Security Agency calling the terror network, “one of the largest uncovered in recent years.” The network had planned attacks “in the immediate future,” according to the ISA.
Soldiers allegedly opened fire at the rioters, hitting a 14-year-old Israeli teenager in the arm.
Israel must work toward establishing sovereignty in the area, Israel Ganz, chairman of the Judea and Samaria Council, tells JNS.
