Arya News - TEL AVIV, (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday that it is preparing for a large-scale counterterrorist operation in the West Bank, citing an increase in attacks on civilians in the area.
Over the past week, Israeli forces have detained more than 80 wanted individuals suspected of incitement to terrorism in the West Bank, the IDF added. Earlier in the day, a shooting attack occurred in the West Bank, in which one person was killed and another two seriously injured and taken to hospital. On Thursday, two more attacks were carried out in the West Bank.
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TEL AVIV, (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday that it is preparing for a large-scale counterterrorist operation in the West Bank, citing an increase in attacks on civilians in the area.
"Following the terror attack earlier today (Friday) in the area of Tell, IDF soldiers are preparing for extensive counterterrorism operational activity in the sector," the IDF wrote on Telegram.
Over the past week, Israeli forces have detained more than 80 wanted individuals suspected of incitement to terrorism in the West Bank, the IDF added.
Earlier in the day, a shooting attack occurred in the West Bank, in which one person was killed and another two seriously injured and taken to hospital. On Thursday, two more attacks were carried out in the West Bank.