IDF counter-terrorist operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron continue efforts that often lead to quality intelligence information that prevents terror attacks, in addition to apprehending PA (Palestine Authority) residents who were involved in act of terror.

IDF troops on Monday night, working with border police and agents of the Shin Bet, arrested 21 PA residents, persons involved in acts of terror and/or violent confrontations with IDF troops.

Some of those operations included in the Yehuda District, where soldiers raided a facility used to manufacture weapons. Machines used in the process were confiscated. Soldiers operated in the Etzion District too, where four of the suspects were taken into custody.

Soldiers were attacked with rocks, bottles and firebombs, along with burning tires in the road and violence. B’chasdei Hashem, there were no injuries among security forces.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)