IDF: Over 60 Wanted Suspects Apprehended and Dozens of Weapons Confiscated in Counterterrorism Operations in Judea and Samaria This Week
Over the past week, Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism activities across Judea and Samaria.
During these operations, the forces apprehended more than 60 wanted suspects and confiscated dozens of weapons, including M-16 rifles, handguns, and Carlo firearms, as well as additional explosives and materials used for manufacturing explosive devices.
Additionally, the security forces took measures to prevent disturbances and celebrations following the release of convicted terrorists, including by issuing warnings, conducting interrogations, confiscating materials used to incite terror, and removing a Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) statue in Bethlehem.
Israeli security forces will continue to take all necessary measures to combat terrorism in all its forms and to ensure the security of Israeli citizens.
Attached are the following:
Photos of the confiscated weapons: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC070220257987908978979897987
A video of IDF counterterrorism activity in Judea and Samaria: https://bit.ly/3QcDxPC
IDF: The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General(* * * *) Michael “Erik” Kurilla, arrived in Israel this week (Wednesday) as the official guest of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi.
Attached is the full announcement: https://www.idf.il/268617
IDF: Attached is footage of the takeoff of IAF helicopters ahead of the reception of the returning hostages: https://bit.ly/40WmV57
Attached are photos of the takeoff of IAF helicopters ahead of the reception of the returning hostages:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/08022025
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
According to information communicated by the Red Cross, three hostages were transferred to them, and they are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in the Gaza Strip.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
Three Returning Hostages Have Just Been Transferred to IDF and ISA Forces in the Gaza Strip
Three returning hostages are currently being accompanied by IDF special forces and ISA forces on their return to Israeli territory, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment.
The commanders and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces salute and embrace the returning hostages as they make their way home to the State of Israel.
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit asks everyone to respect the privacy of the returning hostages and their families.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
The Returning Hostages – Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami, and Eliyahu Sharabi – Have Crossed Into Israeli Territory With IDF and ISA Forces
A short while ago, accompanied by IDF and ISA forces, the returning hostages – Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami, and Eliyahu Sharabi – crossed the border into Israeli territory. The returning hostages are currently on their way to an initial reception point in southern Israel, where they will be reunited with members of their families.
IDF: The returning hostages Ohad Ben-Ami and Eliyahu Sharabi are currently making their way on Israeli Air Force helicopters to the hospital along with members of their family. At the hospital, they will be reunited with other members of their families and will receive medical treatment.
IDF: A short while ago, IAF fighter jets conducted an intelligence-based strike on a weapons storage facility belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the area of Deir Ali in southern Syria. The weapons stored inside the facility were intended to be used in attacks on IDF troops.
The Palestinian terrorist organizations, headed by Hamas, act to exploit Syrian soil for their terrorist activities under the direction of Iran.
The IDF will continue to dismantle Hamas’ capabilities on all of its fronts and will operate against all attempts by terrorist organizations to entrench themselves and build up their forces to secure the State of Israel.
Attached is a video showing secondary explosions following the strike: https://bit.ly/4jQNOPm
IDF: Initial report – Sirens sounded in Nirim, a community near the Gaza Strip, the details are under review.
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in Nirim, it was determined to be a false identification.
IDF: The Judea and Samaria Division and the Civil Administration Are Prepared for the Release of the Terrorists
The Judea and Samaria Division are prepared for the release of terrorists as part of Operation “Wings of Freedom.” In cooperation with the ISA, discussions have been held in recent days with the families of the prisoners due to be released, and preliminary patrols have been conducted to remove Hamas flags and other signs of preparations in the area.
The Etzion Brigade has made preparations for the expected celebrations, holding discussions in Dheisheh in the Bethlehem area and clarifying the ban on celebrations for the return of the terrorists.
The Civil Administration has also made preparations and conveyed messages that celebrations and processions in support of terrorism are prohibited during the release of the terrorists.
The IDF Central Command, Judea and Samaria Division, and the Civil Administration, in cooperation with Israeli security forces, will continue to act against any public disorder or gatherings related to the release of terrorists and support for terrorism.
Attached is footage of the reinforcement of IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria: https://bit.ly/3Q94e81
Attached are photos of the reinforcement of IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC3322
Attached is footage of the Hamas flags and signs confiscated in Judea and Samaria: https://bit.ly/40OBCWz
IDF: Earlier today, an IAF aircraft conducted an intelligence-based strike on Hezbollah operatives in the area of Beqaa in Lebanon.
The strike was conducted after the terrorists were operating in a strategic weapons manufacturing and storage site belonging to the terrorist organization.
The activity at the site is a broad violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
The IDF continues to operate to remove any threat to the State of Israel and will prevent any attempt by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to rebuild its forces, in accordance with the ceasefire understandings.
IDF: Attached are photos of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, with ISA Director Ronen Bar, Head of the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters, MG (res.) Nitzan Alon, and the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force , Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, at the Hostages and Missing Persons Command Center today (Saturday), during the return of the three hostages, Ohad Ben-Ami, Or Levi, and Eliyahu Sharabi.
Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC0802202532435
IDF: MG (res.) Yossi Bachar in the Operational Room:
“As a member of Kibbutz Be’eri, and as someone who has been in combat since October 7th – this is an especially emotional day. We will do everything to bring everyone back.”
Attached are the following:
Footage of the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, and MG (res.) Yossi Bachar at the Southern Command Operational Room during the return of the hostages: https://bit.ly/4aYFYPx
Photo of MG (res.) Yossi Bachar in the Southern Command Operational Room during the return of the hostages: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC080220259
IDF: Throughout the weekend, the IDF operated to distance several suspects who approached and posed a threat to IDF troops operating in a number of locations in the Gaza Strip.
Earlier today (Saturday), the IAF fired to distance suspicious vehicles that were advancing northward from the central Gaza Strip along an non-approved route, without passing through the agreed inspection route, thus violating the agreed framework of the agreement.
Additionally, earlier today, IDF troops identified a suspect who was moving toward them in southern Gaza and fired warning shots to distance him. After the suspect continued to approach the troops and posed an imminent threat to them, additional shots were fired in order to remove the threat.
The IDF is committed to fully implementing the conditions of the agreement for the return of the hostages. The IDF is prepared for any scenario and will continue to take any necessary actions to thwart any immediate threat to IDF soldiers.
The IDF once again calls on the residents of Gaza to follow its instructions and avoid approaching troops deployed in the area.
