The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is approaching the end of the massive counterterror operation against several terror strongholds in Samaria it dubbed “Iron Wall.”
According to the military, during the operation that is now in its fourth month, it eliminated over 100 terrorists, arrested over 300 terror suspects, and confiscated 450 various weapons. Additionally, hundreds of IEDs and pipe bombs were dismantled.
“Iron Wall” is unique in its scope and ambition compared to previous IDF operations in Judea and Samaria (West Bank), and included 14 air strikes as well as the first use of tanks in the area in over 20 years.
The operation aimed to eliminate the terror groups operating in the camps, after they repelled a previous offensive by Palestinian security forces.
In another significant change from previous strategies, the IDF decided to permanently station troops in several areas that are supposed to be under Palestinian security control under the Oslo Accords.
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