IDF and Border Police apprehend terrorists and weapons traffickers in counterterrorism operation in Kalkilya.

In a coordinated counterterrorism operation in Kalkilya, West Bank, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Israel Police, and Border Police apprehended several individuals involved in terrorism and illegal weapons activities. The military confirmed the arrests on Thursday.

During the raid, troops shot and killed a militant who reportedly "threw a suspicious object" at them. Authorities seized multiple firearms, including an M16, a weapon barrel, and dozens of rounds of ammunition during the searches.

All individuals detained during the operation were handed over to the Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) for further interrogation.

Rescue of Israeli Citizen in Kalkilya

Earlier the same day, officers from the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) rescued an Israeli man who had been wandering in Kalkilya since Wednesday night. The city is located in Area A of the West Bank, which is considered unsafe for Israeli citizens.

According to preliminary findings, the man entered the area on foot searching for a vehicle he reported as stolen several hours prior. Security personnel quickly intervened to ensure his safety and transferred him to IDF custody.

Author: Riley Thompson