During the operation, soldiers also shot and killed a terrorist who “threw a suspicious object” at them.
Israeli army, police and border police officers arrested several terrorists, arms dealers and those suspected of “preparing explosive devices” as part of a large-scale counter-terrorism operation in Qalqiliya in the West Bank on Thursday, the Israeli military confirmed.
The Israeli army, Israeli police and border police carry out a large-scale counter-terrorism operation in Qalqilya, December 4, 2025. (Credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
During the operation, soldiers also shot and killed a terrorist who “threw a suspicious object” at them.
The statement added, “During the raid, various weapons were confiscated, including an M16 weapon, a barrel, and dozens of bullets.”
The statement concluded, “All the arrested suspects were transferred to the Israeli Police and Shin Bet (the Israeli General Security Service) for further interrogation.”
The Israeli army and border police carry out a large-scale anti-terrorism operation in Qalqilya, December 4, 2025. (Source: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
An Israeli rescued after wandering around Qalqilya while searching for a stolen vehicle
Earlier Thursday, officers from the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories rescued an Israeli man seen wandering Wednesday night around Qalqiliya, located in Area A of the West Bank.
Upon receiving the report that the man was in Area A, a place considered dangerous to Israelis, officers moved quickly to protect him and transfer him to IDF forces.
Initial investigations indicate that the Israeli entered the city area on foot in order to locate his vehicle, which he claimed was stolen several hours ago.
Amir Bohbut contributed to this report.