Bethlehem, located just east of Jerusalem, was the center of major Hamas operations foiled by the Israeli Secret Service:
One of the cells was ready to carry out an imminent terrorist attack when its members were captured, it said. (Jerusalem Post)
Joint IDF, ISA, and Israel Police Announcement:
In recent weeks, the IDF, ISA, and the Israel Police dismantled a Hamas terrorist stronghold from which terrorists operated in the Bethlehem area and planned to carry out shooting attacks against security forces and Israeli civilians.
The IDF apprehended more than 50 terrorists, who were later transferred to the ISA for further questioning. The forces conducted more than 15 different operations, some of which were undercover and conducted in broad daylight. In one of the operations, IDF soldiers identified and confiscated multiple weapons, including an M16 weapon.
One of the terrorist cells was in an advanced stage of operational readiness, prepared to carry out attacks within the immediate timeframe.
The thwarting of this infrastructure prevented significant terror attacks, which could have taken a heavy toll on the lives of many Israeli civilians and soldiers.
The IDF, ISA, and Israel Police will continue to operate to thwart any attempt by Hamas to plan or execute terrorist activity against the State of Israel and its civilians, and will work to bring to justice those involved in such activity.
Attached is a photo of the weapons that were located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC131120255454685
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Sources: IDF Spokesperson release. Jerusalem Post, 14 Nov 2025 pg 1: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-873750 https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC131120255454685