The IDF, with direction from the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), concluded a broad counterterrorism operation across 12 villages along the seam line in the Menashe Brigade sector, the military confirmed on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
During the operation, the IDF<\/a> arrested multiple suspects affiliated with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad and seized tens of thousands of shekels in alleged terror funds, the IDF said.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to the military, troops from the Egoz commando unit and additional security forces detained several wanted Palestinians identified with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad<\/a> based on Shin Bet intelligence cues.<\/p>\n Forces also questioned dozens of suspects over alleged involvement in terror activity, including smuggling Palestinians without permits into Israel.<\/p>\n In a parallel enforcement action in Barta\u2019a, Civil Administration teams demolished three illegal buildings and seized dozens of stolen vehicles, officials said.<\/p>\n Additionally, forces operating overnight reported 23 arrests across the West Bank<\/a>. In the Binyamin Brigade area, troops confiscated a Kalashnikov rifle, pistols, magazines, ammunition, and additional weapon parts.\u00a0<\/p>\n