IDF, Border Police arrest terrorists, weapons dealers in Kalkilya counterterrorism op.
During the operation, soldiers also shot and killed a terrorist who “hurled a suspicious object” at them.
The IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police officers arrested multiple terrorists, weapons dealers, and those suspected of “preparing explosive devices” as part of a large-scale counterterrorism operation in Kalkilya in the West Bank on Thursday, the military confirmed.
IDF, Israel Police, Border Police conduct large-scale counterterrorism operation in Kalkilya, December 4, 2025. (CREDIT: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
During the operation, soldiers also shot and killed a terrorist who “hurled a suspicious object” at them.
“Various weapons, including an M16 weapon, a barrel, and dozens of rounds,” were also confiscated during the search, the statement read.
“All suspects who had been apprehended were transferred to Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) for further questioning,” the statement ended.
IDF, Border Police conduct large-scale counterterrorism operation in Kalkilya, December 4, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
Israeli rescued after wandering into Kalkilya while searching for stolen vehicle
Earlier on Thursday, officers from the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) rescued an Israeli man who was seen wandering on Wednesday night around Kalkilya, located in Area A of the West Bank.
Upon receiving the report that the man was in Area A, a place considered dangerous for Israelis to be, officers quickly acted to protect and transfer him to IDF troops.
A preliminary investigation indicates that the Israeli entered the city area on foot in order to locate his vehicle, which he claimed had been stolen several hours earlier.
Amir Bohbot contributed to this report.
