IDF Chief of Staff Tours Tulkarm: "Uprooting the Roots of Terror"

The Chief of Staff, Major General Eyal Zamir, conducted a situation assessment and field tour in Tulkarm today (Friday) together with Central Command Commander Major General Avi Blot, Head of Operations Directorate Major General Itzik Cohen, Judea and Samaria Division Commander Brigadier General Yaki Dolph, and additional commanders.

The Chief of Staff spoke with fighters and commanders of the Paratroopers Brigade in the sector, expressed appreciation for their work and emphasized that their contribution is vital to maintaining the security of residents. Additionally, the Chief of Staff noted his great appreciation for the division commander who is soon to complete his role, saying that his tenure significantly impacted the operational situation.

From the words of Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir: "We operate in all sectors with responsibility and constant vigilance - we don't have the right to let up. There's no sector where you haven't operated in the past two years. The mission in Judea and Samaria is clear - to thwart terror and defend the settlements. As in all sectors, we don't wait, we thwart threats before they grow. Terror strikes precisely where you're not prepared, so we adapt the precise operational response for each sector. The campaign continues, we are expanding operations in Gaza. We are committed to acting responsibly - alert, prepared and sharp at the operational edge.

The operations in refugee camps are thorough and significant - you are uprooting the roots of terror and ensuring they cannot grow again. Today there is no place in Judea and Samaria that cannot be reached; to be everywhere, at the right time to prevent attacks and continue to enable operational freedom of action.

We are focusing on locating the terrorists in the Benjamin sector following yesterday's attack. We will continue to operate in the area with the goal of thwarting terror in every form, and deploying all operational and intelligence means until the terrorists are captured."

Weekly Summary in Judea and Samaria: 90 Wanted Individuals Arrested and Many Weapons Confiscated

Meanwhile, the IDF spokesperson announced that during the week, security forces arrested 90 wanted individuals throughout Judea and Samaria, as part of the ongoing effort to thwart terror in the sector. Simultaneously, interrogations and searches continue to locate the terrorist who carried out the attack near the settlement of Adi Ad in Benjamin.

Fighters from the Duvdevan unit, in a stormy operation guided by Shin Bet intelligence, arrested a central terrorist from Tubas in the depths of Jenin in the Menashe Brigade, along with another terror operative.

In additional operations, Etzion Brigade forces and Duvdevan unit fighters arrested eight wanted individuals suspected of terrorist activity during the week.

During the operations, combat equipment was seized and confiscated, including two handguns, a 'Negev' weapon, an 'M16' weapon, hunting weapons, and several improvised explosive devices.

In the Ephraim Brigade, two Hamas operatives were arrested and tens of thousands in terror funds intended for terrorist activity were located. Simultaneously, in an extensive operation in Nablus in the Samaria Brigade, dozens of suspects were interrogated and eight additional wanted individuals were arrested.

All arrested wanted individuals and combat equipment confiscated by the forces were transferred for further handling by the Judea and Samaria District Police and Shin Bet.

Security forces will continue to act decisively to thwart terror and defend the security of Judea and Samaria residents.