Israeli forces arrest five terror suspects in overnight West Bank raid

All of the suspects were transferred to Israel Police custody for further questioning.

 Border Police Undercover Unit officer. (photo credit: Police Spokesperson )
Border Police Undercover Unit officer.
(photo credit: Police Spokesperson )

Three suspects were arrested during an overnight operation conducted by the IDF and Border Police in Hebron, Israel Police announced on Thursday.

Additionally, the head of the Balata, Nablus terror cell was arrested during an operation led by the Shin Bet, according to an IDF and Israel Police joint statement.

During the operation, undercover forces located the suspect and arrested him, along with an additional wanted individual.

Weapons and ammunition found in a Hebron house

Multiple weapons were found in a house in Hebron, including an M16 rifle, two Glock handguns, a grenade launcher sight, and ammunition.

All of the suspects were moved over Israel Police custody for further questioning.

 IDF soldiers conduct counterterror operations in the West Bank, April 21, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers conduct counterterror operations in the West Bank, April 21, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

There were no casualties among Israeli forces during the operations.