{"id":50993,"date":"2025-07-21T15:48:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T19:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/israeli-security-forces-arrest-terror-cell-in-bethlehem-planning-to-carry-out-attack\/21\/07\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T15:48:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T19:48:50","slug":"israeli-security-forces-arrest-terror-cell-in-bethlehem-planning-to-carry-out-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/israeli-security-forces-arrest-terror-cell-in-bethlehem-planning-to-carry-out-attack\/21\/07\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli security forces arrest terror cell in Bethlehem planning to carry out attack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"\" data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the village of Amnun, troops located and seized an M16 rifle along with additional combat gear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Israeli security forces arrested a terror cell <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/claims-extremist-settlers-set-fire-173951947.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:in Bethlehem;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">in Bethlehem<\/a> overnight that was planning an attack, the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) said in a joint statement on Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The targeted operation was conducted by the IDF, Israel Border Police, and the Shin Bet in the Etzion Regional Brigade sector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/israel-news\/article-858557\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:operations across the West Bank,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">operations across the West Bank,<\/a> officers and soldiers detained a total of 16 wanted suspects and seized weapons and funds used for terror-related purposes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Seven suspects were arrested in the villages of Halhoul, Sir, and Beit Sahur, also located within the Etzion sector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the Yehuda Brigade area, four suspects were taken into custody. Forces also confiscated a handgun and funds allegedly earmarked for terrorist activity.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>IDF seizes weapons from terror suspects in the West Bank, July 21, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON&#8217;S UNIT)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the village of Amnun, troops located and seized an M16 rifle along with additional combat gear.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">IDF operates in the area of Tulkarm<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Operations in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/israel-news\/article-800391\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ephraim Brigade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Ephraim Brigade<\/a> sector resulted in the arrest of three suspects in the villages of Shuweika, Kafr ad-Dik, and Izbat Shufa, located in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/idf-west-bank-chief-outlaws-181123085.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tulkarm area;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tulkarm area<\/a>. Two more suspects were arrested in the Menashe Brigade sector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All detainees and the confiscated items were transferred to the authorities for further handling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/israeli-security-forces-arrest-terror-185715088.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the village of Amnun, troops located and seized an M16 rifle along with additional combat gear. 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